NOVA Discipline Academy
174 Students
Other 2nd - 12th
School Overview
NOVA Discipline Academy, located at 22180 Parklawn in Oak Park, Michigan, serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who require a more structured or specialized environment outside of the traditional classroom. As a program under the oversight of the Oak Park School District, the academy focuses on behavioral intervention and academic continuity. Its primary mission is to provide students with the necessary resources to improve their conduct, address personal or academic barriers, and eventually transition back into their home school environment successfully.
The curriculum at NOVA is typically tailored to maintain progress toward graduation while emphasizing character development and discipline. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the academy provides individualized attention aimed at identifying the root causes of behavioral challenges. Through a combination of rigorous academic expectations and supportive guidance, the staff at NOVA Discipline Academy works to foster a setting where students can regain their footing, refine their decision-making skills, and refocus on their long-term educational and personal goals.
The curriculum at NOVA is typically tailored to maintain progress toward graduation while emphasizing character development and discipline. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the academy provides individualized attention aimed at identifying the root causes of behavioral challenges. Through a combination of rigorous academic expectations and supportive guidance, the staff at NOVA Discipline Academy works to foster a setting where students can regain their footing, refine their decision-making skills, and refocus on their long-term educational and personal goals.
174
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 168 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black168 (96.6 %)
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White4 (2.3 %)
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Hispanic1 (0.6 %)
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American Indian1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Oak Park School District of the City of |
| Phone: | (248)336-7650 |
| Grade Range: | 2nd - 12th |
| Total Students: | 174 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 91 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
4
Grade 9
3
Grade 10
17
Grade 11
48
Grade 12
97
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 5 |
| Grade 8 | 4 |
| Grade 9 | 3 |
| Grade 10 | 17 |
| Grade 11 | 48 |
| Grade 12 | 97 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 72 | 41.4% |
| Male | 102 | 58.6% |
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