South Arbor Charter Academy
Tel:
(734) 528-2821
South Arbor Charter Academy serves 799 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
South Arbor Charter Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
South Arbor Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
South Arbor Charter Academy's student population of 799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 799 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Arbor Charter Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Arbor Charter Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #68 out of 3119 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 16% | 18% |
| White | 56% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Arbor Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Arbor Charter Academy is Huron Valley Womens (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Multicultural Academy (2.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ypsilanti Huron Valley Womens Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 4 students
0.4 miles
3511 Bemis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-9900 0.4 9-12 4 - Ann Arbor Center For Forensic Psychiatry Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
1.0 miles
8303 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 429-2531 1.0 Inquire with school n/a - Ann Arbor Multicultural Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 180 students
2.8 miles
5550 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732 2.8 PK-8 180 - Ypsilanti Childs Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 524 students
3.0 miles
7300 Bemis Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7035 3.0 K-5 524 - Ypsilanti East Arbor Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 734 students
3.2 miles
6885 Merritt Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-5506 3.2 K-8 734
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