North Star Montessori Academy

www.nsacd.com

Charter School 145 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

North Star Academy, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence and high expectations. By maintaining smaller class sizes, North Star Academy aims to provide a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention, fostering a supportive community that focuses on both character development and academic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, North Star Academy is known for its strong emphasis on the "North Star" values, which prioritize responsibility, respect, and hard work. The school integrates technology into the classroom and offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletics to provide a well-rounded educational experience. As a charter school, it operates with a specific mission to prepare students not only for graduation but for success in higher education and their future professional careers within a structured, disciplined, and nurturing environment.

145

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Star Montessori Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
125 (86.2%)
Two or More
10 (6.9%)
Black
3 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (2.1%)
Hispanic
2 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (1.4%)

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:	North Star Montessori Academy
Phone:	(906)226-0156
Website:	http://www.nsacd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 23

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 11