WARRENDALE CHARTER ACADEMY

Warrendale Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Warrendale Charter Academy school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 724 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 40 teachers, Warrendale Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Warrendale Charter Academy, located on Sawyer Street in Detroit, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Managed by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school operates under a mission that emphasizes academic excellence, moral focus, and a partnership between teachers, students, and parents. By utilizing a structured curriculum, the academy aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, fostering a culture of high expectations and accountability.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Warrendale Charter Academy places a significant emphasis on "Moral Focus" character development, integrating values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility into the daily classroom experience. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support systems designed to nurture the "whole child," aiming to create a supportive community environment. As part of the NHA network, it provides families in the Detroit area with a public school choice that prioritizes traditional academic standards and a consistent, values-based educational philosophy.

For more information, contact Warrendale Charter Academy at (313) 240-4200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.