Greater Heights Academy

www.phalenacademies.org/GreaterHeights

Charter School 188 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Greater Heights Academy, located on West Pasadena Avenue in Flint, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The academy focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a school of choice, it aims to engage the local Flint community by offering a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success while fostering a sense of social responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the academy prioritizes a holistic approach to student growth, often incorporating programs that build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. The school’s mission centers on the belief that every student has the potential for excellence, and it strives to create a partnership between educators, families, and the community to support that vision. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and a positive school culture, Greater Heights Academy seeks to be a stable educational anchor for families within the Flint area.

188

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greater Heights Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	3
Black	170
Two or More	10

Black
170 (90.4%)
Two or More
10 (5.3%)
White
5 (2.7%)
Hispanic
3 (1.6%)

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:	Greater Heights Academy
Phone:	(810)768-3860
Website:	http://www.phalenacademies.org/GreaterHeights
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 26

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 21