OAKSIDE SCHOLARS CHARTER ACADEMY

Oakside Scholars Charter Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Oakside Prep Academy school district, located in Waterford, MI with about 735 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 41 teachers, Oakside Scholars Charter Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Oakside Scholars Charter Academy, located in Waterford, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment rooted in a "moral focus" curriculum. This approach aims to cultivate strong character traits alongside traditional academic achievement, fostering a community that prioritizes personal responsibility, academic rigor, and parental involvement.

The school is committed to preparing students for high school and beyond by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, reading, and science. Beyond the classroom, Oakside Scholars promotes an inclusive culture through various extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives. By maintaining a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, the academy strives to provide a supportive educational experience designed to help every child reach their full potential within the Waterford community.

For more information, contact Oakside Scholars Charter Academy at (616) 304-6601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328-3366
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OAKSIDE SCHOLARS CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Waterford, MI with about 735 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Bay Mills Community College
Total Students:
735
Teachers:
41
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 735 students

Black or African American
44.2%
Hispanic/Latino
35.1%
White
9.5%
Two or more races
8.6%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.