Charlton Heston Academy

Located at 1350 N. Saint Helen Road in Saint Helen, Michigan, Charlton Heston Academy is an open, independent public charter school district situated within a rural fringe community. Operating as a single-campus local educational agency, the academy provides a seamless academic pathway for students spanning from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. This comprehensive grade coverage allows local families to benefit from a continuous educational environment that guides children from early childhood learning through high school graduation under a single administrative umbrella.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, Charlton Heston Academy enrolls 717 students, maintaining a well-distributed student body across all elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. To foster an enriched learning experience, the academy is backed by a substantial operational framework, featuring approximately 183 full-time equivalent teachers, 16 instructional aides, and over 150 dedicated support personnel—bringing total district staffing to more than 350 full-time equivalent positions. This significant investment in teaching and support staff underscores the academy's mission to offer individualized attention, academic stability, and strong community roots for scholars throughout northern Michigan.