Achieve Charter Academy

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Charter School 779 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Achieve Charter Academy, located in Canton, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Managed by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school operates with a commitment to providing a rigorous academic program while emphasizing the development of strong character and personal integrity. By following a structured curriculum and fostering a safe, supportive learning environment, the academy aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Achieve Charter Academy places a significant focus on parental involvement and community partnership. The school utilizes the NHA "Moral Focus" program, which integrates character education directly into the daily classroom experience to help students build essential life skills such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance. Through a blend of academic challenge, frequent progress monitoring, and a dedication to cultivating well-rounded individuals, the school seeks to bridge the gap between traditional instruction and the evolving needs of its diverse student body.

779

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Achieve Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	24
Black	119
Asian	416
Two or More	69
American Indian	2

Asian
416 (53.4 %)
White
149 (19.1 %)
Black
119 (15.3 %)
Two or More
69 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
24 (3.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Achieve Charter Academy
Phone:	(734)397-0960
Website:	http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/achieve/en/pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 82