Da Vinci Institute 612

www.davincik12.org

Charter School 383 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Da Vinci Institute, located in Jackson, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school district serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Known for its project-based learning approach, the school emphasizes a curriculum that integrates academic rigor with real-world application. By fostering a collaborative environment, the institute aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, encouraging students to take an active role in their educational journey rather than relying solely on traditional lecture-based instruction.

The school is organized into a cohesive K-12 system that focuses on building long-term relationships between students, faculty, and the community. With a strong commitment to personalized instruction, Da Vinci Institute strives to create a supportive culture where students are challenged to reach their full potential. Through its unique pedagogical model, the school prepares its graduates for post-secondary success by emphasizing both mastery of core subjects and the development of essential life skills necessary for navigating the modern workforce.

383

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Da Vinci Institute 612
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	24
Black	50
Asian	1
Two or More	29

White
279 (72.8 %)
Black
50 (13.1 %)
Two or More
29 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Da Vinci Institute
Phone:	(517)796-0031
Website:	http://www.davincik12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 28

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 107

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 37