Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy

48484 N TERRITORIAL RD
Plymouth, MI 48170

plymouth.heritageacademies.com

Charter School 793 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, located in Plymouth, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school emphasizes a structured academic environment grounded in a "Moral Focus" curriculum. This program is designed to integrate character development—teaching values like respect, responsibility, and integrity—alongside rigorous core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and maintaining high expectations for its student body. By combining a standardized, proven curriculum with a strong partnership between teachers, parents, and students, Plymouth Scholars aims to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond. The campus offers a traditional educational setting focused on creating a safe, disciplined, and supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

793

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	18
Black	86
Asian	409
Two or More	49
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
409 (51.6 %)
White
224 (28.2 %)
Black
86 (10.8 %)
Two or More
49 (6.2 %)
Hispanic
18 (2.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Phone:	(734)459-6149
Website:	http://plymouth.heritageacademies.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 112

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 75