Will Carleton Charter School Academy

Other Charter Supplemental Virtual HILLSDALE, MI Grades KG–12 Rural: Fringe Hillsdale, MI SchoolScore™ B (70)
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Will Carleton Charter School Academy
HILLSDALE, MI 49242
Other ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ B (70)
276
Students
20.9
Teachers
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
(517)437-2000
Phone
http://willcarletonacademy.com
Website

Located in HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN (ZIP 49242), Will Carleton Charter School Academy is a Other school with charter status serving grades KG–12 in the Will Carleton Charter School Academy district.

Key statistics: 276 students enrolled; a 13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Other School Average
Enrollment
276.0
State avg: 287.0
▼ 4% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.24:1
State avg: 17.3:1
▼ 24% better
Free Lunch %
30.1%
State avg: 64.4%
▼ 53% better
School Details
School Name
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
NCESSCH ID
260018201057
State School ID
MI-30902-08601
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
HILLSDALE ISD
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2001 W HALLETT RD
City
HILLSDALE
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
49242
County
Hillsdale County
Metro Area
Hillsdale, MI
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2605
State Leg. Upper
26016
State Leg. Lower
26035
Latitude
41.9119
Longitude
-84.6529
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Ungraded
👥
276
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.9
Teachers FTE
📐
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 83 30.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
LEAID
2600182
State LEA ID
MI-30902
Phone
(517)437-2000
Website
http://www.willcarletonacademy.com
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
HILLSDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$3,442K
Federal Revenue
$627K
State Revenue
$2,685K
Local Revenue
$130K
Total Expenditure
$3,149K
Instruction Exp.
$1,695K
Support Services
$1,119K
Other Current Exp.
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Will Carleton Charter School Academy

1
Hillsdale High School
HILLSDALE · High
0.8 mi
2
Horizon Alternative School
HILLSDALE · High
0.8 mi
3
Gier Elementary School
HILLSDALE · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
Bailey Early Childhood Center
HILLSDALE · Elementary
1.1 mi
5
Davis Middle School
HILLSDALE · Middle
1.1 mi
6
Hillsdale Preparatory School
HILLSDALE · Elementary
1.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Will Carleton Charter School Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Will Carleton Charter School Academy?
276 students are enrolled at Will Carleton Charter School Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Will Carleton Charter School Academy have?
Will Carleton Charter School Academy has 20.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Will Carleton Charter School Academy serve?
Will Carleton Charter School Academy serves grades KG through 12.
Is Will Carleton Charter School Academy a charter school?
Will Carleton Charter School Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Will Carleton Charter School Academy located in?
Will Carleton Charter School Academy is located in the Hillsdale, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Will Carleton Charter School Academy belong to?
Will Carleton Charter School Academy is part of the Will Carleton Charter School Academy school district.
How much does Will Carleton Charter School Academy spend per student?
The Will Carleton Charter School Academy district spends approximately $11,409,420 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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