Brandywine Innovation Academy

www.brandywinebobcats.org

69 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Brandywine Innovation Academy, located in Niles, Michigan, operates as an alternative education program under the Brandywine Community Schools district. The academy is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering a personalized approach to academics, the school aims to help students recover credits, stay on track for graduation, and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary success.

The curriculum at the Innovation Academy often emphasizes independent learning, project-based assignments, and individualized pacing, allowing students to balance their education with outside responsibilities. As part of the broader Brandywine Bobcats community, the academy maintains a focus on student growth and community connection, ensuring that every student has access to the resources and guidance needed to overcome academic hurdles and earn their high school diploma.

Total Students

1.2

Full-Time Teachers

59.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brandywine Innovation Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	4
Two or More	8

White
57 (82.6%)
Two or More
8 (11.6%)
Hispanic
4 (5.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brandywine Community Schools
Phone:	(269)683-8805
Website:	http://www.brandywinebobcats.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	59.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
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

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 19

Grade 10 15

Grade 11 16

Grade 12 11