METRO CHARTER ACADEMY
Metro Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Metro Charter Academy school district, located in ROMULUS, MI with about 723 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Metro Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Metro Charter Academy, located in Romulus, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school follows a structured educational model that emphasizes rigorous academic standards, character development, and a strong partnership between teachers, parents, and students. By focusing on a "moral focus" curriculum alongside core subjects, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and personal integrity in its student body.
The academy provides a safe and supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. With a curriculum centered on core academic foundations—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—Metro Charter Academy strives to maintain high expectations for every child. As part of the broader Heritage Academies network, the school utilizes standardized instructional practices while fostering a tight-knit community feel, making it a popular choice for families in the Romulus area looking for a focused alternative to traditional district schooling.
For more information, contact Metro Charter Academy at (734) 641-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ROMULUS, MI 48174-1642
(734) 641-3200
METRO CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in ROMULUS, MI with about 723 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Grand Valley State University - District:
- Metro Charter Academy
- Total Students:
- 723
- Teachers:
- 37
- 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 schoolwide 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 723 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending METRO CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 84.1%
- White
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.4%
- Male
- 46.6%
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.