NEW BEGINNINGS ACADEMY

New Beginnings Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 144 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 5 teachers, New Beginnings Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.

New Beginnings Academy, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a public charter school committed to providing a holistic and supportive educational environment for students in grades K-8. The academy focuses on academic excellence through a rigorous curriculum, while also emphasizing character development and the emotional well-being of its student body. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, the school aims to create a stable foundation that encourages students to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point.

The school is known for its dedication to personalized instruction and community involvement. By integrating modern learning practices with a focus on individual growth, New Beginnings Academy strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. Through a partnership between dedicated educators, families, and the Ypsilanti community, the academy emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and social responsibility, ensuring that each student feels empowered and prepared to contribute positively to the world around them.

For more information, contact New Beginnings Academy at (734) 481-9001 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

211 EAST MICHIGAN AVE
YPSILANTI, MI 48198-5677
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NEW BEGINNINGS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in YPSILANTI, MI with about 144 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Central Michigan University
Total Students:
144
Teachers:
5
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

* 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 144 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW BEGINNINGS ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.8%
White
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%

Female
43.1%
Male
56.9%

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.