Oakland Academy

Charter School 149 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Oakland Academy, located in Portage, Michigan, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by Choice Schools Associates and authorized by Bay Mills Community College, the academy emphasizes a balanced academic environment that prioritizes core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school focuses on fostering a supportive "small school" culture where individualized attention is a priority, aiming to help students develop strong academic foundations while building character and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oakland Academy is known for integrating modern technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities to engage students outside of traditional instruction. The school operates under a philosophy of partnership between teachers, parents, and the community to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the transition to high school. By maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and academic accountability, the academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse learning needs of its student body in the Portage area.

149

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	18
Black	21
Asian	5
Two or More	20

White
85 (57.0%)
Black
21 (14.1%)
Two or More
20 (13.4%)
Hispanic
18 (12.1%)
Asian
5 (3.4%)

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:	Oakland Academy
Phone:	(269)324-8951
Website:	http://www.oakland-academy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 19

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 4