About Us

Hope Academy of West Michigan is a free public school Academy.


Whether your child is in a private or public school in West Michigan, Hope Academy of West Michigan offers a choice and hope for academic success through:

  • positive learning experiences
  • comprehensive education for a better future
  • career exploration
  • emphasis on character development

Facts About Hope Academy of West Michigan:

  • Tuition-free charter school authorized through Ferris State University
  • Serves Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade
  • Hope Academy's preschool is funded through the Great Start Readiness Program
  • Low student-teacher ratio
  • Individual student learning plans
  • Supports for Multi-language learners.
  • Teaching and learning focuses on the whole student: physical and emotional health contribute to student success
  • Partnership with Kent Career Technical Center

Hope Academy of West Michigan

240 Brown Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Joshua Barnhart
Preschool Director
Raquel Hernandez
Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)
Melanie Pena
Office Manager (Bilingual)