Canton Charter Academy

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Charter School 774 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Canton Charter Academy, located on Ford Road in Canton, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades Young 5 through 8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school adheres to a structured, back-to-basics educational philosophy. Its curriculum is centered on a "Moral Focus" program, which integrates character development—such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance—directly into the daily classroom experience alongside core academic subjects like math, reading, science, and social studies.

The academy emphasizes a strong partnership between parents and educators, fostering an environment designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. By focusing on academic rigor and character-building, Canton Charter Academy aims to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school is part of the broader NHA network, which utilizes standardized instructional models to provide a consistent educational experience across its various campuses.

774

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	51
Black	191
Asian	303
Two or More	75
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
303 (39.1%)
Black
191 (24.7%)
White
151 (19.5%)
Two or More
75 (9.7%)
Hispanic
51 (6.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Canton Charter Academy
Phone:	(734)453-9517
Website:	http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/canton/en/pages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	774
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 113

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 55