Burton Glen Charter Academy

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Charter School 709 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Burton Glen Charter Academy, located in Burton, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school operates under a curriculum that emphasizes a "Moral Focus" program alongside rigorous academics. This approach is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, teaching students virtues such as respect, integrity, and perseverance as part of their daily education.

The school is committed to providing a supportive, structured environment aimed at preparing students for high school success and beyond. By focusing on academic achievement and fostering a strong partnership between teachers, students, and parents, Burton Glen strives to create a community-centered learning experience. Their program is designed to meet the unique needs of the local Burton community while maintaining high expectations for student performance and personal responsibility.

709

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burton Glen Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	34
Black	491
Two or More	119
American Indian	1

Black
491 (69.3%)
Two or More
119 (16.8%)
White
64 (9.0%)
Hispanic
34 (4.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Burton Glen Charter Academy
Phone:	(810)744-2300
Website:	http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/burtonglen/en/pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	642
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 122

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 55