Relevant Academy of Eaton County

Charter School 62 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Relevant Academy of Eaton County** is a specialized public school academy located in Charlotte, Michigan, designed to serve students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. As part of a partnership with the Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (RESA), the school focuses on providing a personalized learning experience for students who have faced challenges in conventional high school settings. Their mission centers on credit recovery, academic support, and helping students progress toward graduation in a more flexible, supportive atmosphere.

The academy emphasizes a small-school culture, which allows for increased individual attention from teachers and staff. By utilizing a blend of online curriculum and in-person instruction, Relevant Academy accommodates various learning paces and styles, often helping students balance personal responsibilities with their academic goals. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to equip students with the skills and confidence necessary to successfully transition into post-secondary education, the workforce, or military service.

Total Students

5.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Relevant Academy of Eaton County
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
45 (72.6%)
Two or More
10 (16.1%)
Black
3 (4.8%)
Hispanic
2 (3.2%)
Asian
1 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Relevant Academy of Eaton County
Phone:	(517)925-5450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
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

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 26