Kensington Woods Schools

www.kwoods.org

Charter School 111 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Kensington Woods Schools, located in Lakeland, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is defined by its small-school environment, which emphasizes personalized learning and the development of strong, supportive relationships between students and faculty. By prioritizing a "whole-child" approach, the institution aims to foster a tight-knit community where students are encouraged to take an active role in their education while preparing for college and career readiness.

Academically, Kensington Woods is recognized for its project-based learning model, which seeks to connect classroom curriculum to real-world applications. The school maintains a focus on critical thinking, collaboration, and individual mastery, often utilizing flexible scheduling and a personalized pace to meet diverse student needs. Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a culture of inclusivity and engagement, offering various opportunities for students to explore their interests through clubs, electives, and community-oriented initiatives designed to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens.

111

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kensington Woods Schools
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	2
Two or More	1

White
108 (97.3 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kensington Woods Schools
Phone:	(517)545-0828
Website:	http://www.kwoods.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 8

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 18

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 17