HOPE Academies is an educational institution that serves students in kindergarten through grade 11. It provides courses in reading, math, language arts, science, history, geography and history. The school offers after-school care programs, as well as provides breakfast options. It also utilizes a range of instructional strategies and software applications. HOPE Academies assists in the development of interpretation, appreciation, analysis and critical thinking skills. Founded in 1998, it meets the federal requirements for serving students with special needs that are set by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and No Child Left Behind. The school operates a library and computer laboratories. It maintains more than 10 schools and serves over 4,800 students. HOPE Academies is located in Cleveland.