South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

3085 S CANTON CENTER RD
Canton, MI 48188

southcanton.heritageacademies.com

Charter School 815 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

815

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	29
Black	238
Asian	211
Two or More	83
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
251 (30.8 %)
Black
238 (29.2 %)
Asian
211 (25.9 %)
Two or More
83 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (3.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Phone:	(734)398-5658
Website:	http://southcanton.heritageacademies.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 142

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 89

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 30