Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

Located at 455 Riverview Drive in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Benton Harbor Charter School Academy operates as an active, independent public charter school district serving families within a small suburban setting in the greater Niles metropolitan area. Operating out of a single centralized campus, the district is authorized to provide comprehensive educational programming spanning from pre-kindergarten through ninth grade, with active enrollment currently focused across the kindergarten through eighth-grade levels. As an independent local educational agency, the academy delivers a tailored learning environment designed to build strong academic foundations from early childhood through early adolescence.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the academy serves a student body of 418 children, fostering a diverse learning community made up primarily of Black students alongside Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, and Native American youth. The district maintains a robust operational foundation to support its student body, employing approximately 60 full-time equivalent teachers, 11 instructional aides, and over 70 dedicated support staff members, bringing its total workforce to nearly 143 full-time equivalent professionals. This substantial staffing structure ensures that students benefit from low student-to-staff ratios, personalized instructional support, and a well-rounded educational experience rooted in southwest Michigan.