ARTS COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMY AT FAIR PLAIN

Arts Communications Academy at Fair Plain is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Benton Harbor Area Schools school district, located in Benton Harbor, MI with about 437 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Arts Communications Academy at Fair Plain has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Arts & Communications Academy (ACA) at Fair Plain, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a specialized educational institution within the Benton Harbor Area Schools district. The academy is designed to foster student success by integrating rigorous core academics with a focused curriculum in the arts and digital communications. By emphasizing creative expression alongside traditional studies, the school aims to provide students with a well-rounded foundation that prepares them for both higher education and modern workforce demands.

The academy serves as a hub for students interested in developing skills in areas such as visual arts, media, and communication technologies. By leveraging its specific thematic focus, the school seeks to increase student engagement and provide unique opportunities for hands-on learning. As part of the broader Benton Harbor school community, the Arts & Communications Academy plays a critical role in offering specialized academic pathways that encourage students to explore their talents while meeting state educational standards.

For more information, contact Arts Communications Academy at Fair Plain at (269) 605-1400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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ARTS COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMY AT FAIR PLAIN is a public Title I school in Benton Harbor, MI with about 437 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
437
Teachers:
16
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 437 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ARTS COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMY AT FAIR PLAIN is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.1%
White
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
41.4%
Male
58.6%

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.