FAPSGEAR UP ACADEMY
FAPSGEAR UP ACADEMY is a public high school that is part of the Fenton Area Public Schools school district, located in Fenton, MI with about 28 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade.
The **FAPS GEAR UP Academy**, located at 3100 Owen Road in Fenton, Michigan, is an educational initiative operating under the Fenton Area Public Schools (FAPS) district. The program is specifically designed to support middle and high school students by providing academic preparation, college awareness, and career readiness resources. By leveraging the federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant, the academy aims to bridge the gap between secondary education and post-secondary success, particularly for students who may be first-generation college attendees or those from underserved backgrounds.
The academy functions as a supportive environment where students receive personalized guidance, tutoring, and college-preparatory workshops. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the program helps participants navigate the complexities of college admissions, financial aid, and career planning. Through its strategic partnership with the school district, FAPS GEAR UP Academy plays a vital role in ensuring that local students are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to pursue higher education and succeed in an increasingly competitive global workforce.
For more information, contact FAPSGEAR UP ACADEMY at (810) 591-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fenton, MI 48430-1754
(810) 591-4700
FAPSGEAR UP ACADEMY is a public school in Fenton, MI with about 28 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Fenton Area Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 28
- Teachers:
- 0.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Full Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 28 students
- White
- 60.7%
- Black or African American
- 32.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Female
- 35.7%
- Male
- 64.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.