South Arbor Charter Academy

Located at 8200 Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, Michigan, South Arbor Charter Academy operates as an open, independent charter district serving the large suburban community surrounding Ann Arbor. The single-school district provides a focused public education tailored specifically for elementary and middle school learners, offering complete grade coverage from kindergarten through eighth grade. The academy maintains a steady enrollment of 800 students, with a balanced gender representation of 404 female and 396 male children. Grade sizes remain consistent throughout the academic spectrum, ranging from 92 students in kindergarten to 91 in eighth grade, creating a stable environment for early childhood and middle school development.

The academy's instructional framework is supported by a comprehensive team of approximately 130 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes over 81 FTE teachers, supported by dedicated instructional aides and more than 41 FTE support personnel, ensuring both individual classroom attention and robust operational capacity. The student body reflects a diverse multicultural learning community, comprising 359 White, 146 Black, 133 Asian, 97 multiracial, and 65 Hispanic students. Operating as its own local educational agency for federal programs, South Arbor Charter Academy offers parents, students, and educational researchers a well-resourced charter option centered on foundational academic growth within the region.