CHARLTON HESTON ACADEMY
Charlton Heston Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Charlton Heston Academy school district, located in Saint Helen, MI with about 634 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Charlton Heston Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Charlton Heston Academy is a public charter school located in Saint Helen, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through high school. Established in 2012, the school was founded on the principles of providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in traditional values. It is known for its commitment to character development and its focus on preparing students for success in both higher education and the workforce. The school utilizes a unique educational model that emphasizes personalized learning, helping to cater to the diverse needs of its student population in a rural community setting.
Beyond its core curriculum, Charlton Heston Academy is highly integrated into the local Saint Helen community, often serving as a focal point for area families. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for student conduct and academic achievement, often fostering a tight-knit environment where staff and faculty work closely with parents. By balancing a structured approach to learning with various extracurricular opportunities, the academy strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to be productive and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact Charlton Heston Academy at (989) 632-3390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 632-3390
CHARLTON HESTON ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Saint Helen, MI with about 634 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Lake Superior State University - District:
- Charlton Heston Academy
- Total Students:
- 634
- Teachers:
- 35.08
- 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
* 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 634 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLTON HESTON ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.