Will Carleton Charter School Academy

2001 W HALLETT RD
HILLSDALE, MI 49242

(517)437-2000

Charter School 280 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Will Carleton Charter School Academy, located in Hillsdale, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-12. The academy is noted for its commitment to a rigorous academic environment, often emphasizing a "classical" or traditional approach to education. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured curriculum, the school aims to foster strong character development alongside core academic achievement, preparing students for success in higher education and beyond.

The school operates with a focus on community and partnership, encouraging high levels of parental involvement to support student growth. As a charter institution, it functions independently of the traditional local school district, allowing it to implement unique instructional strategies and specific cultural values. Will Carleton Academy is a staple of the Hillsdale educational landscape, consistently prioritizing a supportive, disciplined learning atmosphere designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

280

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Asian	6
Two or More	4

White
258 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.9 %)
Asian
6 (2.1 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)

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:	Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Phone:	(517)437-2000
Website:	http://willcarletonacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 14