Metro Charter Academy

metro.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 559 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Metro Charter Academy, located in Romulus, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school follows a structured educational model that emphasizes rigorous academic standards, character development, and a strong partnership between teachers, parents, and students. By focusing on a "moral focus" curriculum alongside core subjects, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and personal integrity in its student body.

The academy provides a safe and supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. With a curriculum centered on core academic foundations—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—Metro Charter Academy strives to maintain high expectations for every child. As part of the broader Heritage Academies network, the school utilizes standardized instructional practices while fostering a tight-knit community feel, making it a popular choice for families in the Romulus area looking for a focused alternative to traditional district schooling.

559

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Metro Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	12
Black	461
Asian	1
Two or More	66
American Indian	1

Black
461 (82.5 %)
Two or More
66 (11.8 %)
White
18 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.1 %)
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:	Metro Charter Academy
Phone:	(734)641-3200
Website:	http://metro.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 82

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 59