Prevail Academy

prevail.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 585 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Prevail Academy, located in Mount Clemens, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school is part of a larger network of charter schools that emphasizes a curriculum rooted in core academic subjects, character development, and a partnership between teachers, students, and parents. The school’s educational model is designed to provide a structured environment that prioritizes academic achievement and moral focus, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Prevail Academy focuses on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages individual growth and community involvement. By integrating daily lessons on positive character traits with standard state requirements, the school seeks to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of college and career. Prospective families are often drawn to the school for its commitment to accountability, small-school atmosphere, and the integration of parental involvement as a key component of the student experience.

585

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prevail Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	28
Black	401
Asian	1
Two or More	80
American Indian	1

Black
401 (68.5 %)
Two or More
80 (13.7 %)
White
74 (12.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (4.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Prevail Academy
Phone:	(586)783-0173
Website:	http://prevail.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 82

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 47