Multicultural Academy

Charter School 324 Students

Other Pre-K - 11th

School Overview

Multicultural Academy, located at 5550 Platt Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a public charter school that emphasizes a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The school is designed to serve a broad spectrum of students, focusing on academic rigor while integrating global perspectives into its curriculum. By fostering an atmosphere that honors various cultural backgrounds, the academy aims to prepare its students to become well-rounded, empathetic citizens in an increasingly interconnected society.

The school is known for its commitment to individualized instruction and a supportive community culture. With a mission often centered on closing achievement gaps and providing personalized attention, Multicultural Academy utilizes a smaller school setting to build strong relationships between students, families, and staff. By prioritizing both character development and core academic skills, the institution strives to provide a unique educational experience that celebrates the rich, multicultural tapestry of the Ann Arbor community.

324

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Multicultural Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	41
Black	33
Asian	40

White
210 (64.8%)
Hispanic
41 (12.7%)
Asian
40 (12.3%)
Black
33 (10.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Multicultural Academy
Phone:	(734)677-0732
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 11th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 20

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 26

Grade 9 27

Grade 10 19