CANTON CHARTER ACADEMY
Canton Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Canton Charter Academy school district, located in CANTON, MI with about 748 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 35 teachers, Canton Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Canton Charter Academy, located on Ford Road in Canton, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades Young 5 through 8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school adheres to a structured, back-to-basics educational philosophy. Its curriculum is centered on a "Moral Focus" program, which integrates character development—such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance—directly into the daily classroom experience alongside core academic subjects like math, reading, science, and social studies.
The academy emphasizes a strong partnership between parents and educators, fostering an environment designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. By focusing on academic rigor and character-building, Canton Charter Academy aims to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school is part of the broader NHA network, which utilizes standardized instructional models to provide a consistent educational experience across its various campuses.
For more information, contact Canton Charter Academy at (734) 453-9517 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CANTON, MI 48187-5415
(734) 453-9517
CANTON CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in CANTON, MI with about 748 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Central Michigan University - District:
- Canton Charter Academy
- Total Students:
- 748
- Teachers:
- 35.91
- 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 748 students
- Asian
- 48.1%
- White
- 31.8%
- Black or African American
- 12.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.7%
- Male
- 46.3%
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.