Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Charlton Heston Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlton Heston Academy's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 109% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charlton Heston Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlton Heston Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2494 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
94%
63%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlton Heston Academy's ranking?
Charlton Heston Academy is ranked #2494 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Charlton Heston Academy often compared to?
Charlton Heston Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Roscommon Elementary School, Houghton Lake Jrsr High School, Roscommon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlton Heston Academy?
The graduation rate of Charlton Heston Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Charlton Heston Academy?
716 students attend Charlton Heston Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Charlton Heston Academy students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlton Heston Academy?
Charlton Heston Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Charlton Heston Academy offer ?
Charlton Heston Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlton Heston Academy part of?
Charlton Heston Academy is part of Charlton Heston Academy School District.
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