School Overview
Byron Center Charter School (BCCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Byron Center, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on smaller class sizes and a personalized learning environment, aiming to foster close relationships between students, teachers, and parents. By maintaining a tight-knit community atmosphere, the school emphasizes character development alongside core academics, seeking to create a supportive educational experience that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school operates under a charter authorized by Grand Valley State University and adheres to the Michigan state curriculum while utilizing its status as a charter school to offer a more focused, community-centric educational approach. Its philosophy is built on the belief that a stable, inclusive environment is essential for academic growth. Families often choose BCCS for its emphasis on individualized attention, active parent involvement, and a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with the nurturing social environment found in a smaller school setting.
193
Total Students
18.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Center Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White161
Hispanic20
Black3
Asian2
Two or More6
American Indian1
  • White
    161 (83.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (10.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Byron Center Charter School
Phone: (616)878-4852
Website: http://www.byroncentercharter.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 8
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Byron Center Charter School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten8
Grade 122
Grade 212
Grade 320
Grade 414
Grade 515
Grade 619
Grade 716
Grade 814
Grade 916
Grade 1016
Grade 113
Grade 1218
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Byron Center Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9750.3%
Male9649.7%