White Pine Academy

www.whitepineacademy.com

Charter School 50 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

White Pine Academy, located in Leslie, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a rigorous, classical academic curriculum, emphasizing core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and history. By fostering a structured learning environment, the academy aims to build a strong foundation of knowledge while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal character.

Beyond the classroom, White Pine Academy places a high value on building a close-knit community where parents, teachers, and students work together toward academic success. The school integrates character education into its daily routines, promoting values such as integrity, responsibility, and respect. Through its commitment to a traditional educational philosophy, the academy seeks to prepare its students not only for the challenges of high school and beyond but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their community.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Pine Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	2
Two or More	2

White
46 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (4.0 %)
Two or More
2 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	White Pine Academy
Phone:	(517)589-8961
Website:	http://www.whitepineacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 7

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 4