MIDMICHIGAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

MidMichigan Leadership Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy school district, located in LANSING, MI with about 315 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, MidMichigan Leadership Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MidMichigan Leadership Academy (MMLA) is a public charter school located in Lansing, Michigan, serving students in grades K–12. As part of the global SABIS® school network, the academy utilizes the proprietary SABIS Educational System™, which emphasizes a rigorous, data-driven curriculum. The school focuses on preparing students for college and career success by maintaining high academic standards, promoting a structured learning environment, and emphasizing continuous student assessment to track progress and address learning gaps effectively.

The academy’s educational philosophy centers on the belief that every student has the potential to succeed when provided with the right tools and a supportive framework. In addition to core academics, MMLA places a significant emphasis on developing leadership qualities, personal responsibility, and a sense of community among its student body. By combining a challenging curriculum with a focus on holistic character development, MidMichigan Leadership Academy aims to equip its graduates with the academic proficiency and social skills necessary to excel in higher education and become productive members of the workforce.

For more information, contact MidMichigan Leadership Academy at (517) 485-5379 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.