THE NEW STANDARD ACADEMY

The New Standard Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the The New Standard Academy school district, located in Flint, MI with about 511 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 34 teachers, The New Standard Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

The New Standard Academy, located on West Carpenter Road in Flint, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on developing the "whole child" by blending core academic instruction with character development and social-emotional learning. The academy emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and aims to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and real-world application, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards and its efforts to provide equitable learning opportunities for students within the Flint community. By maintaining smaller learning environments and prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the student body, The New Standard Academy strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and personal responsibility. With a focus on literacy, math proficiency, and holistic growth, the academy works to empower its students to become proactive, engaged citizens who are capable of achieving success in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact The New Standard Academy at (810) 787-3330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.