Tipton Academy 48

Charter School 255 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

Tipton Academy is a public charter school located in Garden City, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment, often emphasizing a "back-to-basics" approach to core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. By operating as a tuition-free public school of choice, Tipton Academy aims to provide a localized educational alternative for families in the Garden City area who are looking for a specific community-based learning experience.

The school is known for its emphasis on character development alongside traditional academics, fostering a culture that encourages student accountability and personal growth. As part of the broader Michigan charter school system, Tipton Academy is managed to meet state curriculum standards while maintaining its own unique mission and educational identity. Prospective families typically choose the school for its smaller class settings and its commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school through a consistent and supportive instructional framework.

255

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tipton Academy 48
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	11
Black	131
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
131 (51.4%)
White
99 (38.8%)
Hispanic
11 (4.3%)
Two or More
11 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Tipton Academy
Phone:	(586)731-5300
Website:	http://www.tipton-academy.org
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 4 57

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 37

Grade 8 34