BENTON HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Benton Harbor Charter School Academy school district, located in BENTON HARBOR, MI with about 482 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, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy, located on Riverview Drive in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a structured and supportive educational environment for students in the local community. The academy emphasizes a strong academic foundation, focusing on core subjects while fostering character development and personal growth. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success, helping them navigate the challenges of modern education while instilling a sense of responsibility and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to individualized instruction, utilizing small class sizes and targeted resources to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy works to build strong partnerships with parents and community stakeholders, believing that a collaborative effort is essential to student achievement. With a mission rooted in excellence and equity, the school provides an alternative educational pathway for families in the Benton Harbor area seeking a rigorous and nurturing environment for their children.

For more information, contact Benton Harbor Charter School Academy at (269) 925-3807 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

455 RIVERVIEW DR
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5080
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BENTON HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in BENTON HARBOR, MI with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Ferris State University
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
482
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 482 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BENTON HARBOR CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.