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The Hope School Learning Academy

15 E Hazel Dell Ln Springfield, IL 62712

Tel: (217) 585-5407

hope.us

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 96 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 96 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism/Developmental Disabilities

Year Founded

1957

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

96 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Aqua ClubBoy Scouts

Girl Scouts

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Derby RacesSpecial Olympics

School Notes

At The Hope School Learning Center, all students have an Individualized education plan, which includes goals such as self-help skills and daily living activities.
A strong emphasis is placed on the development of communication skills.
In addition to using pictures and sign languages, language activities include the use of specially designed Augmentative / Alternative Communication equipment, adapted computer access or other assistive technology equipment.

School Mascot: Bulldog

Source: Verified school update

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