South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

3085 S CANTON CENTER RD
CANTON, MI 48188

southcanton.heritageacademies.com

Charter School 822 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Canton, Michigan, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Managed by National Heritage Academies, the school operates under a mission that emphasizes academic excellence, strong moral focus, and the development of character. The curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, combining core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy with programs intended to cultivate personal responsibility and integrity in students.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a collaborative environment that encourages partnership between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a structured and supportive atmosphere, South Canton Scholars aims to prepare its students not only for success in high school and beyond but also for active participation as responsible citizens in their communities. Their approach typically features a focus on data-driven instruction and a commitment to high expectations for both student achievement and behavior.

822

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	35
Black	268
Asian	186
Two or More	108
American Indian	1

Black
268 (32.6%)
White
224 (27.3%)
Asian
186 (22.6%)
Two or More
108 (13.1%)
Hispanic
35 (4.3%)
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:	South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Phone:	(734)398-5658
Website:	http://southcanton.heritageacademies.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 139

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 29