About St. HOPE Public Schools At. St. HOPE Public Schools we work tirelessly toward our mission of graduating self-motivated, industrious and critical thinking leaders who are committed to serving others, passionate about lifelong learning and prepared to earn a degree from a four-year college. From our rigorous curriculum and excellent athletic programs to our longer school days and high expectations for behavior, we do whatever it takes to help our students reach their full potential. That’s why 93% of our high school seniors were accepted to a four year college in 2021. St. HOPE Public Schools is a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade system of five schools serving nearly 1,000 students. The Bigger Picture St. HOPE Public Schools are not like other schools. We belong to a family of non-profits whose mission is to revitalize the Oak Park community through public education and economic development. Not only do our scholars receive high quality education, but they also belong to a community dedicated to their success beyond the classroom. St. HOPE Community Development Corporation has dramatically improved Oak Park through its holistic community development approach, creating more than 20 businesses and over 300 jobs. We opened 40 Acres Art and Cultural Center, a 25,000-square-foot mixed-use facility located in the heart of Oak Park hosting the Guild Theater, Underground Books, Old Soul, and more. St. HOPE has even brought dedicated partners like Teach for America, College Track, and connected the neighborhood for additional support! St. HOPE Community Development Corporation supports St. HOPE Public Schools by transforming the environment of our scholars providing them with vision for excellence and success.