Fortis Academy

fortis.heritageacademies.com/

Charter School 681 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Fortis Academy, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Managed by National Heritage Academies, the school operates under a mission that emphasizes academic excellence, moral focus, and the development of strong character. By providing a structured and rigorous curriculum, Fortis Academy aims to prepare its students not only for success in high school and beyond but also to become contributing, responsible citizens within their community.

The school is well-known for its integration of a "Moral Focus" program, which weaves values such as integrity, respect, and perseverance into the daily classroom experience. Fortis Academy fosters a partnership between parents, teachers, and students, maintaining high expectations for academic achievement while utilizing data-driven instruction to track individual progress. With a focus on creating a safe and disciplined learning environment, the school strives to provide a comprehensive education that balances traditional core subjects with social-emotional growth.

681

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fortis Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	199
Black	291
Asian	11
Two or More	106
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
291 (42.7%)
Hispanic
199 (29.2%)
Two or More
106 (15.6%)
White
72 (10.6%)
Asian
11 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Fortis Academy
Phone:	(734)572-3623
Website:	http://fortis.heritageacademies.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	549
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 69

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 80