Oakside Prep Academy

(248)706-2000

www.oaksidescholars.org

Charter School 1,424 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Oakside Scholars Charter Academy, located in Waterford, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operated by National Heritage Academies, the school emphasizes a structured academic environment rooted in a "moral focus" curriculum. This approach aims to cultivate strong character traits alongside traditional academic achievement, fostering a community that prioritizes personal responsibility, academic rigor, and parental involvement.

The school is committed to preparing students for high school and beyond by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, reading, and science. Beyond the classroom, Oakside Scholars promotes an inclusive culture through various extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives. By maintaining a partnership between teachers, parents, and students, the academy strives to provide a supportive educational experience designed to help every child reach their full potential within the Waterford community.

1,424

Total Students

71.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakside Prep Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	549
Black	623
Asian	6
Two or More	153
American Indian	8

Black
623 (43.8%)
Hispanic
549 (38.6%)
Two or More
153 (10.7%)
White
85 (6.0%)
American Indian
8 (0.6%)
Asian
6 (0.4%)

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:	Oakside Prep Academy
Phone:	(248)706-2000
Website:	http://www.oaksidescholars.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 126

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 118

Grade 9 124

Grade 10 110