South Arbor Charter Academy

southarbor.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 800 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

South Arbor Charter Academy, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school is founded on a curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence alongside the development of strong character. Their educational model focuses on preparing students for high school and beyond by maintaining a structured environment that prioritizes core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, while frequently incorporating data-driven instruction to monitor student progress.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Arbor is well-regarded for its "Moral Focus" program, which integrates character education—such as integrity, respect, and responsibility—into the daily school experience. The school fosters a community-oriented atmosphere and encourages active parental involvement, which they view as a cornerstone of student success. With a mission to challenge students to achieve their personal best, South Arbor provides a consistent, mission-focused alternative to traditional district schools within the Ypsilanti area.

800

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Arbor Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	65
Black	146
Asian	133
Two or More	97

White
359 (44.9%)
Black
146 (18.2%)
Asian
133 (16.6%)
Two or More
97 (12.1%)
Hispanic
65 (8.1%)

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 Arbor Charter Academy
Phone:	(734)528-2821
Website:	http://southarbor.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 92

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 95

Grade 8 91