School Overview
Byron Center Charter School (BCCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Byron Center, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on smaller class sizes and a personalized learning environment, aiming to foster close relationships between students, teachers, and parents. By maintaining a tight-knit community atmosphere, the school emphasizes character development alongside core academics, seeking to create a supportive educational experience that prepares students for success in high school and beyond.

The school operates under a charter authorized by Grand Valley State University and adheres to the Michigan state curriculum while utilizing its status as a charter school to offer a more focused, community-centric educational approach. Its philosophy is built on the belief that a stable, inclusive environment is essential for academic growth. Families often choose BCCS for its emphasis on individualized attention, active parent involvement, and a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with the nurturing social environment found in a smaller school setting.
199
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Center Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White160
Hispanic25
Black4
Asian1
Two or More8
American Indian1
  • White
    160 (80.4%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (12.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.0%)
  • Black
    4 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Byron Center Charter School
Phone: (616)878-4852
Website: http://www.byroncentercharter.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 22
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 14
Grade 8 20
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 13
Grade 12 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Byron Center Charter School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten12
Grade 120
Grade 213
Grade 322
Grade 418
Grade 519
Grade 613
Grade 714
Grade 820
Grade 915
Grade 1010
Grade 1113
Grade 1210
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Byron Center Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10452.3%
Male9547.7%