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.
PORTAGE, MI 49024-2589
(269) 324-8951
http://www.oakland-academy.org/
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
- 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
* 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.
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.