Hope Ranch Learning Academy

17933 East Road

Hudson, FL 34667

31 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 19, 2024

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about HRLA!! Starting with the staff, they all go above and beyond for you and your child!! They make sure they get things done! The teachers are amazing! They work with your child in a way that works individually for them. My son has blossomed over the last year, doing things I never would've thought he could do! The therapists my son works with are wonderful, he comes home and tells me all about them every session. The school has helped him build up so much self confidence and he absolutely loves going to school! Hope Ranch is a huge blessing from God and my family is so greatful and thankful for them!
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2024

As parents of children who have attended Hope for several years, we could never imagine our children attending school anywhere else! The staff actually care about the students and families. Children are encouraged to find and use their abilities rather than focus on disabilities. The children are safe at school. They learn social skills and respect as part of their education. Nearly every staff member knows our children and families by name. We love this school!!
Submitted by other on June 07, 2024

I find it very hard to believe that any of the children at Hope Academy feel threatened in anyway and at any time. My granddaughter has been there coming up on her fifth year and she has never expressed to me any concern for her safety or fear of any of the other children at the school. She talks frequently about all her friends and how excited she is to get together with them at school, and during the many social events that Hope Ranch organizes for their students, faculty and families to interact. I am quite involved in the school activities and have on numerous occasions been with my granddaughter at school. From picking her up after school to being personally involved with my granddaughter and the other children during a number of events over the years. In my opinion, this is a wonderful group of highly trained professionals committed to the growth, education, and safety of the students in their charge.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2024

Hope Ranch has been amazing for our family. My son had gone to multiple public schools year after year until middle school. He was non verbal and not on track for a standard diploma until we enrolled at HOPE! He has now graduated with that standard diploma, holds a part time job and can now communicate with folks.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2024

My children have been at this school for 4 years and I have never seen more growth, love, acceptance and flourishing than I have while they are here! The seriousness regarding my children’s safety makes me very happy. I never worry about them while they are at Hope Ranch! The teachers have such a beautiful way of learning what each individual child needs and bringing them out of the shell that their former public school has built. I honestly thank God everyday that we have found this school.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2024

Where do I begin to sing the praises of HRLA?It's amazing the love, support and care this school not only shows to it's students, but also to the parents and from what I understand the teachers and staff as well.I've seen major changes in my children from having low self esteem and not feeling confident when it comes to academics to reading on their own and saying they love math.The teachers and staff all say that they are here because it's not a job to them, they see it as a ministry. You can tell they truly love the students and their parents by the way they greet you when you come to the campus.You know that your child will be well protected due to the excellent security that patrols the grounds. They take their positions seriously in keeping your child safe.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2024

Thank you for providing a safe school for our kids to learn on their level. We would still be lost if we didn’t find Hope Ranch Learning Academy several years ago. My only complaint is we didn’t find out about this school sooner! Thank you Mr. Jose and Ms. Ampy!
Submitted by parent on May 02, 2024

I am deeply concerned with the student safety provided by Hope Ranch Learning Academy.Specifically, I am concerned with their policies regarding violent and aggressive students, theirtolerance of such behavior, and their failure to communicate with me regarding my concerns. Mydaughter has endured several distressing incidents at this school, and the unresolved safety issues have taken an emotional toll on both her and me.My attempts to address these concerns directly with the administration, particularly with Mr.Jose Suarez, director of the schoo, have been met with astonishing disregard. On one occasion, Mr. Suarez literally turned his back on me and walked away as I tried to discuss a serious incident involving my daughter. Subsequent attempts to engage with him and other staff members about the school's protocols for managing aggressive behavior have been ignored, leaving my requests for information about safety procedures unanswered.This lack of communication and transparency about student safety protocols is alarming. The administration’s apparent indifference to my daughter’s well-being and their dismissive attitudetowards serious parental concerns are completely unacceptable. This is not what a nurturing and responsive educational environment looks like.I urge Hope Ranch Learning Academy to reconsider its approach to handling these criticalissues and to prioritize the emotional and physical safety of all students.Parents need to be aware of these ongoing issues before deciding on this school for their children
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2023

This my son 5 year at Hope youth Ranch we would change it for nothing world he has come along way academically I absolutely love Hope Youth Ranch. The staff, children and families are amazing. Thank you God for this school and all the blessings that you have done and continue doing.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2023

Do not recommend this school to anyone that has children with any learning disabilities or any other disabilities! This school claims to be a Christian school with a Christian environment, and they really like to put that out there. Yet they are literally picking and choosing which children with disabilities they only want to deal with in their classrooms. Every child is unique not one is the same. How can this even be allowed... this is very discriminating. Honestly this is just 100% wrong and very sad I must say. God loves "ALL" His children and accepts all of them. A lot of these positive reviewers below of course are the school's staff that have children going there already. Or parents with children that were accepted and been going there for a while so they have no complaints. I pray there is big change at this school, because no child should be left behind....
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2023

In this school, my high school child received the help he needed to understand his work. He no longer felt lost and frustrated. He finished with honors and my elementary child was happy to have friends. Here he had a class that he felt safe in and was accepted by other kids even though he could not speak well.
Submitted by parent on July 27, 2023

My kids have been attending this school 4 years and I can’t say enough good things about them! It is like a family, not only do the teachers care for your kids but the entire staff does. The environment is loving, nurturing and safe for the kids, no matter where they are at academically they will feel accepted and cared about.
Submitted by other on July 27, 2023

What I love about HRLA is it's a family. Leadership, teachers and staff all work together for not just the students, but also their families. It's amazing to watch students overcome challenges and continue to grow into who Papa created them to be.I'm so blessed to be a part of Godly ministry and school that's changing lives each and every day.
Submitted by other on July 27, 2023

Best job I've ever had. Owners and leadership are amazing. Great organization to work for. Very caring for not just the children but the families as well. Constant retraining, help with moving up, very understanding, Christian environment, back their employees 100%. Very fair and encouraging! Not just a job, it's like a family!!
Submitted by other on December 28, 2021

On indeed.com this company is using the lack of required masks and vaccination as a way to pull in potential future employees. They also state that none of the staff or visitors are required to wear a mask or adhere to any safety protocols. I know we are in Pasco County Florida, but still, it’s very disappointing that a company that is working with children and teachers would be so careless with safety. This is how we got into this mess, careless and irresponsible behavior. The “it won’t happen to me” syndrome. It’s never going to end if companies like this continue to negligently endanger everyone around them. Especially children, and this is a faith based school, you’d think their would be more care and thought put into their values. It’s honestly terrifying and so sad. Unfortunately, common sense is not common enough. There is no way I would trust a school to care for my child if this is the way they conduct themselves. Steer clear and find a facility that cares about their staff and students
Submitted by teacher on May 30, 2017

Excellent Christian private school for children with autism and learning disabilities. What was thought impossible to accomplish, is miraculous happening here.
Submitted by parent on January 19, 2016

My grandson Liam goes there.Huge Improvement!!! Amazing staff and activates! His whole world had changed!...
Submitted by other on April 28, 2014

I have seen such a good change in my friends son, since he has been at HOPE Ranch Learning Academy. He even looks forward to going to school now. This Private school, that is geared to the Autism Spectrum, gives these children a safe and structured learning environment, since their needs are not met at public schools. Our public schools do not have the patience for the children with special needs. And we need more schools like the Hope Ranch Learning Academy. Sincerely, Amber
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

Hope Ranch offers children a learning environment that encourages them to strive/thrive to be the best they can. For all of the parents out there who are beyond frustrated with current standards that ensure these children will fail. Hope offers a place of acceptance, compassion, perserverance and a true genuine love for children and their best interest at heart.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2014

This school is so awesome. Such a great place for your child to succeed in academics as well as life skills.