Top Rankings
Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 280 students in Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,520 Schools
# Students
280 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#289 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
258 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
92%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
21
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
39
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
4
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,736 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,432
$18,370
Spending / Student
$8,736
$17,559
Best Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 W Hallett Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District?
Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 280 students.
What is the rank of Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District?
Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District is ranked #295 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District?
92% of Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District?
Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,736 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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