Creative Technologies Academy

www.ctachargers.org

Charter School 302 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Creative Technologies Academy (CTA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public school academy located in Cedar Springs, Michigan. The school differentiates itself through a commitment to small class sizes and a personalized learning environment, aiming to provide a high-quality education that focuses on individual student growth rather than a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Their mission emphasizes fostering strong character, critical thinking, and academic excellence within a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere.

Academically, the school focuses on integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for a modern workforce, while maintaining a strong foundation in core subjects. By keeping enrollment smaller than traditional districts, CTA cultivates a tight-knit culture where teachers, staff, and families work closely together to ensure student success. Whether preparing students for college or career paths, the academy prioritizes a holistic educational experience that balances rigorous instruction with personal development.

302

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creative Technologies Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	7

White
270 (89.4%)
Hispanic
19 (6.3%)
Two or More
7 (2.3%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Creative Technologies Academy
Phone:	(616)696-4905
Website:	http://www.ctachargers.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 19

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 27

Grade 9 22

Grade 10 30