FOREST ACADEMY

Forest Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 193 students offering grade levels from 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 15 teachers, Forest Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Forest Academy, located at 5196 Comstock Ave in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Operating under the umbrella of Choice Schools Associates, the academy emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to cultivate a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the development of strong character traits.

The school is known for its commitment to the "Moral Focus" curriculum, which integrates lessons on values such as respect, integrity, and perseverance into the daily student experience. By combining a structured academic program with a focus on social-emotional growth, Forest Academy seeks to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a tight-knit community feel within the Kalamazoo area.

For more information, contact Forest Academy at (269) 488-2315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.