PARAMOUNT CHARTER ACADEMY

Paramount Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Paramount Charter Academy school district, located in KALAMAZOO, MI with about 486 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 30 teachers, Paramount Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Paramount Charter Academy, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. It operates as part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, which manages a variety of charter schools across the United States. The academy emphasizes a "back-to-basics" approach to education, prioritizing a rigorous core curriculum—specifically in mathematics, literacy, science, and social studies—while integrating character development into the daily classroom experience.

The school is designed to provide families with a tuition-free alternative to traditional district schools, focusing on small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve academic growth. Beyond academics, Paramount Charter Academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture built around the NHA "Moral Focus" virtues, which aim to teach students responsibility, respect, and integrity alongside their standard educational milestones. By combining structured instruction with community involvement, the school seeks to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Paramount Charter Academy at (269) 553-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.