2.+District+Description


 * Detailing District Description**

2027 students in a K-12 suburban district White (81%), Black (10%), Native American (1.5%), Asian (2.5%), Hispanic or Latino (5%)
 * Size** --
 * Wealth** -- Median household income $60,700
 * Demographics** --

**Student Population** -- Regular Education Students (83%) Students with Disabilities (17%)

The school community is a family or team. Members are concerned for each other and are committed to their culture and traditions.
 * Culture** //--//

(Near an employment center (Kelloggs and Nissan) but itself providing few employment opportunities. Uncrowded schools and high property tax.)
 * Community** -- Bedroom

**Schools** -- The New Hope School District employs 165 professional staff members and 70 support staff members. The elementary school houses kindergarten through 4th grade and has an enrollment of 725 students. It is staffed with one principal, one assistant principal, and one guidance counselor. The middle school comprises grades five through eight and has an enrollment of 614 students. It is staffed with one principal, one assistant principal and two guidance counselors. The high school has an enrollment of 688 students. It is staffed with one principal, two assistant principals and two guidance counselors.

**Assessment** -- The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment mandates the assessment each year of every child in mathematics and reading in 3rd through eight and eleventh grades. Every child is assessed in writing in the fourth, eight and eleventh grades.


 * Budget/Finance **

-- In 2009-10, the District operated on a budget of $30 million dollars. For the 2010-11 school year, the District budget was cut to $25 million dollars.

**﻿Average Class Size** -- 23


 * Student/Computer Ratio **

-- 3.1


 * Student Mobility Rate **

-- 3.3%

**1st Language at Home**

-- English (79%), Spanish (19%), German (2%)


 * Limited English Proficient **

-- 4.9%


 * Attendance Rate **

-- 94.6%


 * Graduation Rate **

-- 93.3


 * Dropout Rate **

-- 1.7%


 * Per Pupil Expenditure **

-- $11,695