Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
791 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Excel Charter Academy, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operated by National Heritage Academies (NHA), the school is founded on a partnership model that emphasizes a strong curriculum, consistent assessment, and high academic expectations. The school’s educational approach is designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by fostering a structured learning environment that balances core academic subjects with character development.
Central to the school's philosophy is the "Moral Focus" program, which integrates values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility into the daily classroom experience. By combining rigorous academic instruction—often featuring a focus on literacy and mathematics—with an emphasis on community and character, Excel Charter Academy aims to build both scholarly competence and strong personal ethics. The school serves the local Grand Rapids community by providing a public school alternative that focuses on parental involvement and long-term student achievement.
Central to the school's philosophy is the "Moral Focus" program, which integrates values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility into the daily classroom experience. By combining rigorous academic instruction—often featuring a focus on literacy and mathematics—with an emphasis on community and character, Excel Charter Academy aims to build both scholarly competence and strong personal ethics. The school serves the local Grand Rapids community by providing a public school alternative that focuses on parental involvement and long-term student achievement.
791
Total Students
41.5
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 245 |
| Hispanic | 133 |
| Black | 255 |
| Asian | 51 |
| Two or More | 107 |
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Black255 (32.2%)
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White245 (31.0%)
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Hispanic133 (16.8%)
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Two or More107 (13.5%)
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Asian51 (6.4%)
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: | Excel Charter Academy |
| Phone: | (616)281-9339 |
| Website: | http://www.nhaschools.com/schools/endeavor-charter-academy/en |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 791 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 41.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 372 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 123 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
108
Grade 1
85
Grade 2
84
Grade 3
87
Grade 4
84
Grade 5
88
Grade 6
83
Grade 7
88
Grade 8
84
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 108 |
| Grade 1 | 85 |
| Grade 2 | 84 |
| Grade 3 | 87 |
| Grade 4 | 84 |
| Grade 5 | 88 |
| Grade 6 | 83 |
| Grade 7 | 88 |
| Grade 8 | 84 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 381 | 48.2% |
| Male | 410 | 51.8% |
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