Serving 800 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Arbor Charter Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Arbor Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Arbor Charter Academy's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
South Arbor Charter Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Arbor Charter Academy is 0.72, which is more 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
#66 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Arbor Charter Academy's ranking?
South Arbor Charter Academy is ranked #66 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are South Arbor Charter Academy often compared to?
South Arbor Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like East Arbor Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend South Arbor Charter Academy?
800 students attend South Arbor Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of South Arbor Charter Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Arbor Charter Academy?
South Arbor Charter Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Arbor Charter Academy offer ?
South Arbor Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Arbor Charter Academy part of?
South Arbor Charter Academy is part of South Arbor Charter Academy School District.
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