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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 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 278 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 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,508 Schools
# Students
278 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,500 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,799 is less than the state median of $17,693. 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
$9,500
$18,510
Spending / Student
$8,799
$17,693
Best Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 278 students.
What is the rank of Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District?
Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District is ranked #338 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
93% of Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 14:1, 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 $8,799 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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