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HOPE Christian School has embarked on an exciting journey to expand and revitalize the high school campus it has called home for over 30 years. This effort will unfold in five consecutive phases and encompass approximately 111,000 square feet, over 88,000 of which will be new construction. The primary objective is to replace and/or renovate all existing structures on the campus, presently comprised of aging portables and prefabricated metal buildings, to establish an enduring, secure, and state-of-the-art facility.
The comprehensive plan, meticulously crafted by ROMA Architecture (formerly Jon Anderson Architecture, the same firm that designed HOPE’s middle school and elementary buildings) in close collaboration with HOPE's leadership and staff, endeavors to maintain the vital spirit and sense of community that already thrives on the current campus. Simultaneously, it will provide the modern infrastructure essential to support HOPE's dedication to delivering Christ-centered education of the highest caliber for future generations of students.
The comprehensive plan, meticulously crafted by ROMA Architecture (formerly Jon Anderson Architecture, the same firm that designed HOPE’s middle school and elementary buildings) in close collaboration with HOPE's leadership and staff, endeavors to maintain the vital spirit and sense of community that already thrives on the current campus. Simultaneously, it will provide the modern infrastructure essential to support HOPE's dedication to delivering Christ-centered education of the highest caliber for future generations of students.
This transformative project will introduce a range of enhancements, including:
- a new central student commons and event space
- 22 modern core-learning classrooms
- 10 specialized classrooms dedicated to the arts and sciences
- Updated administrative facilities
- An improved visitor experience
- A high-tech library/media center
- A 450-seat theater, and
- A new collegiate-sized gym
- Improved parking, pick-up/drop-off and circulation areas
Details of the Five Phases
The high school construction project is a multi-phase initiative designed to modernize and expand our campus while ensuring minimal disruption to daily school operations.
Phase I, which began in June 2024, encompasses 50,000 square feet and features 22
classrooms, a resource center, a cafeteria with a stage for chapel and events, administrative offices, and an outdoor amphitheater. Completion is slated for fall 2025. To accommodate construction, eight classrooms were temporarily relocated to the former elementary campus. Additionally, a shuttle service between Grace Church and the school was arranged to address limited on-campus parking. Parking challenges during events were further mitigated through an agreement with a nearby public elementary school to use their lot after 4:00 p.m.
Phase II will add 20,000 square feet, including 10 classrooms for science, art, music, drama, and computer labs. While the completion of Phase I will restore access to the east parking lot, the west staff parking lot will be unavailable during this phase. Staff parking alternatives include the middle school lot or designated spaces in the new high school parking area.
Phase III introduces an 18,000-square-foot gymnasium, equipped with three locker rooms, a snack bar, a cafe and commons area, and an athletic training room. Although school operations will remain normal, the staff parking lot will again be used as a construction staging area, requiring staff to park in alternate locations.
Phase IV focuses on renovating the current gymnasium, also 18,000 square feet. Updates will include remodeled changing rooms, expanded storage, a weight room, a cardio room, and new coaches’ offices. Once complete, this upgraded facility will provide essential practice space as Phase V begins. Events typically held in the existing gymnasium will temporarily move to the newly constructed gym, ensuring uninterrupted programming.
Phase V will convert the 7,600-square-foot multi-purpose building into a state-of-the-art
performing arts center. This venue will seat up to 450 people and host concerts, performances, conferences, professional development sessions, and more. Minor adjustments to pedestrian traffic and parking are anticipated during this phase, but overall school operations will remain largely unaffected.
This comprehensive project is thoughtfully designed to modernize our facilities and support future growth while maintaining continuity in education and minimizing disruptions through strategic planning, effective communication, and adaptive solutions.
Phase I, which began in June 2024, encompasses 50,000 square feet and features 22
classrooms, a resource center, a cafeteria with a stage for chapel and events, administrative offices, and an outdoor amphitheater. Completion is slated for fall 2025. To accommodate construction, eight classrooms were temporarily relocated to the former elementary campus. Additionally, a shuttle service between Grace Church and the school was arranged to address limited on-campus parking. Parking challenges during events were further mitigated through an agreement with a nearby public elementary school to use their lot after 4:00 p.m.
Phase II will add 20,000 square feet, including 10 classrooms for science, art, music, drama, and computer labs. While the completion of Phase I will restore access to the east parking lot, the west staff parking lot will be unavailable during this phase. Staff parking alternatives include the middle school lot or designated spaces in the new high school parking area.
Phase III introduces an 18,000-square-foot gymnasium, equipped with three locker rooms, a snack bar, a cafe and commons area, and an athletic training room. Although school operations will remain normal, the staff parking lot will again be used as a construction staging area, requiring staff to park in alternate locations.
Phase IV focuses on renovating the current gymnasium, also 18,000 square feet. Updates will include remodeled changing rooms, expanded storage, a weight room, a cardio room, and new coaches’ offices. Once complete, this upgraded facility will provide essential practice space as Phase V begins. Events typically held in the existing gymnasium will temporarily move to the newly constructed gym, ensuring uninterrupted programming.
Phase V will convert the 7,600-square-foot multi-purpose building into a state-of-the-art
performing arts center. This venue will seat up to 450 people and host concerts, performances, conferences, professional development sessions, and more. Minor adjustments to pedestrian traffic and parking are anticipated during this phase, but overall school operations will remain largely unaffected.
This comprehensive project is thoughtfully designed to modernize our facilities and support future growth while maintaining continuity in education and minimizing disruptions through strategic planning, effective communication, and adaptive solutions.
The project's phased approach has been strategically sequenced to maintain a safe and secure campus throughout construction while minimizing disruption to school operations. Furthermore, from the early planning stages a core objective has been to preserve and expand HOPE's beautiful existing courtyard, reimagining it as a mini college-style "mall" at the heart of the school. This invaluable asset, with its lush grass and mature shade trees, will continue to offer students the benefits of time spent outdoors within our pristine high-desert climate.
Together, we can create a hub of learning and community that truly reflects our unwavering commitment to the future.
Together, we can create a hub of learning and community that truly reflects our unwavering commitment to the future.
"ATTEMPT SOMETHING SO BIG, THAT UNLESS GOD INTERVENES, IT IS BOUND TO FAIL."
In 1976, this quote on a banner hung in the HOPE gym as a reminder of the faithfulness of God. At the time, nobody believed that a Christian school unaffiliated with a specific church or denominational was viable. HOPE's founders believed God was calling them to start one. They believed He was telling them to move, sothey did. Nearly 50 years later, God remains faithful to the mission and vision of HOPE. We believe He is telling us to move again. So we are!