Holly Academy

www.hollyacademy.org

Charter School 520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Holly Academy, located in Holly, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded with a focus on academic rigor and character development, the school distinguishes itself through a structured learning environment that emphasizes high expectations and a traditional core curriculum. By maintaining a partnership between students, parents, and educators, the academy aims to cultivate a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best both academically and socially.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Holly Academy places a significant emphasis on "The Seven Virtues," a character education program integrated into daily life to help students build integrity, responsibility, and respect. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities designed to foster well-rounded development. Its approach reflects a commitment to preparing students for success in high school and beyond by blending a disciplined educational framework with a supportive school culture.

520

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holly Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	16
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
468 (90.0%)
Two or More
24 (4.6%)
Hispanic
16 (3.1%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Holly Academy
Phone:	(248)634-5554
Website:	http://www.hollyacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 72

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 26