Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy

Located at 248 9th Street in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy operates as an open, independent charter district managing a single school facility. Situated in a small suburb within the broader Niles metropolitan region, the district offers public charter education across a grade range spanning from kindergarten through eighth grade. Functioning as its own local education agency for federal programs, the district provides dedicated primary and middle school learning environments for the surrounding community, with additional information accessible through their official website at www.wellsacademy.com or by phone at (269) 926-2885.

The district serves a student body of 227 children, comprising 117 female and 110 male learners. Demographically, the student population includes 221 Black students, 5 Hispanic students, and 1 White student. To support its educational and operational needs, the academy maintains a comprehensive personnel framework totaling 63.32 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 27.8 FTE teachers, 7.5 FTE instructional aides, and 28.02 FTE support staff, delivering structured classroom instruction and institutional support across all served grade levels.