Oakside Prep Academy

oakside.heritageacademies.com

Charter School 1,182 Students

Other K - 10th

School Overview

Oakside Scholars Charter Academy, located in Waterford, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment rooted in a "moral focus" curriculum. This approach aims to cultivate strong character traits alongside traditional academic achievement, fostering a community that prioritizes personal responsibility, academic rigor, and parental involvement.

The school is committed to preparing students for high school and beyond by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, reading, and science. Beyond the classroom, Oakside Scholars promotes an inclusive culture through various extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives. By maintaining a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, the academy strives to provide a supportive educational experience designed to help every child reach their full potential within the Waterford community.

1,182

Total Students

68.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

115.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakside Prep Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	401
Black	544
Asian	11
Two or More	118
American Indian	4

Black
544 (46.0 %)
Hispanic
401 (33.9 %)
Two or More
118 (10.0 %)
White
104 (8.8 %)
Asian
11 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Oakside Prep Academy
Phone:	(616)304-6601
Website:	http://oakside.heritageacademies.com
Grade Range:	K - 10th
Total Students:	1,182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 140

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 92

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 100