SARAH J WEBBER MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY

Sarah J Webber Media Arts Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 164 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 9 teachers, Sarah J Webber Media Arts 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.

The Sarah J. Webber Media Arts Academy (Webber MAA), located in Pontiac, Michigan, is a specialized public school focused on integrating rigorous academics with creative media arts instruction. By blending traditional core subjects with hands-on learning in areas such as digital media, graphic design, video production, and communications, the academy aims to prepare students for the demands of a technology-driven workforce. The school emphasizes project-based learning, encouraging students to express their creativity while developing technical skills that are essential in the modern professional landscape.

Beyond its focus on media arts, Webber MAA fosters a supportive and inclusive school community centered on character development and student engagement. The academy is designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances foundational academic mastery with artistic exploration. By offering students the tools and resources to tell their own stories through various media platforms, the school empowers them to become innovative thinkers and effective communicators within their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact Sarah J Webber Media Arts Academy at (248) 972-9100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.