Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy's student population of 631 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is 0.71, 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
#1907 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
44%
18%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy's ranking?
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is ranked #1907 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy often compared to?
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like South Arbor Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?
631 students attend South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy students are Black, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy offer ?
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy part of?
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy is part of South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy School District.
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