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Charlton Heston Academy

1350 N SAINT HELEN RD, SAINT HELEN, MI 48656 · (989) 632-3390 · Roscommon County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED41-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL716 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
716
Combined
STATE 281
Student : Teacher
7.9:1
90 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
501 students
STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten598%
Grade 1507%
Grade 2578%
Grade 3537%
Grade 47410%
Grade 5497%
Grade 6406%
Grade 7568%
Grade 8497%
Grade 9558%
Grade 10497%
Grade 11619%
Grade 12649%

This year's kindergarten class (59) is 20% larger than its 8th grade class (49).

Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · US 70%
White
66993%
STATE 63% · US 43%
Hispanic
81%
STATE 9% · US 30%
Black
81%
STATE 18% · US 15%
Two+
223%
STATE 5% · US 5%
Native American
81%
STATE 1% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
10%
STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
37152%
Female
34548%

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4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
716
-27 (-4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
7.9:1
was 17.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2571690.47.9:170% (501)
2023-2475271.110.6:189% (667)
2022-23767N/AN/A85% (653)
2020-217434317.3:185% (633)
2017-1863435.118.1:189% (566)
2015-164842817.3:176% (368)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Charlton Heston Academy.

Since 2017-18: students up 13% (634 to 716); teachers up 158% (35.1 to 90.4).

About Charlton Heston Academy

Charlton Heston Academy is a large school serving multiple grade levels found in SAINT HELEN, Michigan. The school enrolls 716 students in pre-K through 12. On average, combined schools in Michigan enroll around 281, and this school is 155% larger than that mark.

Charlton Heston Academy operates as its own local education agency.

White students account for 93% of the school's enrollment. It is also 3% multiracial. Among Roscommon County residents, the White share is about 93%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 13, compared with 70 nationally.

Charlton Heston Academy reported 90.4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 7.9:1. The school's 7.9:1 compares with an average of 17.3:1 for combined schools in Michigan. Roughly 70% of students at Charlton Heston Academy can receive free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Roscommon County average a similar 70%.

In the surrounding county, Roscommon County, the median household earns about $55,246 a year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Charlton Heston Academy, Roscommon County has 9 public schools.

Of the public schools around it, Charlton Heston Academy is closest to Surline Middle School, about 9.9 miles away. Charlton Heston Academy has 2 other public schools within ten miles.

In the federal locale system, Charlton Heston Academy is coded Rural: Fringe, for schools in rural territory close to an urban area. NCES lists Charlton Heston Academy as a charter school.

Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Charlton Heston Academy had a net loss of 27 students, or 4%. The number of students per teacher dropped from 17.3 to 7.9 over 4 years.

The Charlton Heston Academy discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

Roscommon County at a glance

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Population
23,737
Census ACS
Median income
$55,246
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
2,617 students

Quick facts

School name
Charlton Heston Academy
District
Charlton Heston Academy
Address
1350 N SAINT HELEN RD, SAINT HELEN, MI 48656
Phone
(989) 632-3390
County
Roscommon County
Level
Combined
Grade range
PK–12
Total enrollment
716
Teachers (FTE)
90
Student–teacher ratio
7.9:1
Free and reduced lunch
501 (70%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
260102808329
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Charlton Heston Academy
How many students attend Charlton Heston Academy?
Charlton Heston Academy enrolls approximately 716 students in grades PK-12.
What age range does Charlton Heston Academy serve?
Charlton Heston Academy serves students from grade PK through grade 12.
How many teachers does Charlton Heston Academy have?
Charlton Heston Academy employs 90 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9:1.
How diverse is Charlton Heston Academy?
Charlton Heston Academy reports a student body of 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Charlton Heston Academy?
Charlton Heston Academy is overseen by Charlton Heston Academy in Roscommon County.
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