DK Academy

www.dkschools.org

75 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

DK Academy, located in Delton, Michigan, is a specialized educational program operating under the umbrella of Delton Kellogg Schools. Designed to provide an alternative learning environment, the academy focuses on supporting students who may require a non-traditional approach to their education. By offering a more flexible curriculum and a personalized setting, the academy aims to help students who have struggled in a conventional classroom environment stay on track to meet graduation requirements and achieve their academic goals.

The program emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, prioritizing student-teacher relationships to foster both academic growth and emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the broader Delton Kellogg district, DK Academy provides students with the opportunity to earn a standard high school diploma while navigating challenges that might otherwise hinder their progress. Through its targeted approach, the academy serves as a vital resource for the community, ensuring that all students have a pathway to success regardless of their preferred learning style or personal circumstances.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

75.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DK Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
69 (92.0 %)
Two or More
4 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Delton Kellogg Schools
Phone:	(269)623-1525
Website:	http://www.dkschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	75.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 42