SOUTH CANTON SCHOLARS CHARTER ACADEMY
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the South Canton Scholars Charter Academy school district, located in Canton, MI with about 771 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, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Canton, Michigan, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Managed by National Heritage Academies, the school operates under a mission that emphasizes academic excellence, strong moral focus, and the development of character. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, combining core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy with programs intended to cultivate personal responsibility and integrity in students.
Beyond academics, the school fosters a collaborative environment that encourages partnership between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a structured and supportive atmosphere, South Canton Scholars aims to prepare its students not only for success in high school and beyond but also for active participation as responsible citizens in their communities. Their approach typically features a focus on data-driven instruction and a commitment to high expectations for both student achievement and behavior.
For more information, contact South Canton Scholars Charter Academy at (734) 398-5658 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
SOUTH CANTON SCHOLARS CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Canton, MI with about 771 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Grand Valley State University - District:
- South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
- Total Students:
- 771
- Teachers:
- 37.66
- 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 771 students
- Asian
- 35.5%
- White
- 33.7%
- Black or African American
- 23.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.