OAKLAND ACADEMY

Oakland Academy, located in Portage, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by Choice Schools Associates and authorized by Bay Mills Community College, the academy emphasizes a balanced academic environment that prioritizes core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school focuses on fostering a supportive "small school" culture where individualized attention is a priority, aiming to help students develop strong academic foundations while building character and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oakland Academy is known for integrating modern technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage students outside of traditional instruction. The school operates under a philosophy of partnership between teachers, parents, and the community to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the transition to high school. By maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and academic accountability, the academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse learning needs of its student body in the Portage area.

6325 OAKLAND DR
PORTAGE, MI 49024-2589
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OAKLAND ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in PORTAGE, MI with about 160 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Grand Valley State University
District:
Oakland Academy
Total Students:
160
Teachers:
11
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 160 students

White
58.8%
Black or African American
17.5%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
8.8%
Asian
5.6%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.