Vanderbilt Charter Academy

vanderbilt.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 486 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Vanderbilt Charter Academy, located in Holland, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated as part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, the school follows a curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence and moral focus. Its educational approach is designed to provide a structured, college-preparatory environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond while fostering a character-based community.

Beyond its core academics, Vanderbilt Charter Academy prides itself on a culture that prioritizes family partnership and community involvement. The school focuses on developing "well-rounded" students by integrating character education—such as virtues like respect, responsibility, and perseverance—into daily instruction. By maintaining high expectations and a disciplined atmosphere, the academy aims to bridge the gap between traditional public education and private-style instructional standards, ensuring that every student receives the individualized attention needed to reach their full potential.

486

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	269
Black	32
Asian	8
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

Hispanic
269 (55.3 %)
White
140 (28.8 %)
Two or More
36 (7.4 %)
Black
32 (6.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Phone:	(616)820-5050
Website:	http://vanderbilt.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 78

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 49