EXCEL CHARTER ACADEMY

Excel Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Excel Charter Academy school district, located in GRAND RAPIDS, MI with about 773 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Excel Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Excel Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school is founded on a partnership model that emphasizes a strong curriculum, consistent assessment, and high academic expectations. The school’s educational approach is designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by fostering a structured learning environment that balances core academic subjects with character development.

Central to the school's philosophy is the "Moral Focus" program, which integrates values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility into the daily classroom experience. By combining rigorous academic instruction—often featuring a focus on literacy and mathematics—with an emphasis on community and character, Excel Charter Academy aims to build both scholarly competence and strong personal ethics. The school serves the local Grand Rapids community by providing a public school alternative that focuses on parental involvement and long-term student achievement.

For more information, contact Excel Charter Academy at (616) 281-9339 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.