Fortis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Ypsilanti serving students in grades K-8. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each student and integrate Moral Focus™ lessons into every school day. As a result, our students are well-prepared from kindergarten through eighth grade. A Stanford University study found National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of 3.5 months of additional learning each year compared to peers.
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Experience the Power of Character at Fortis Academy! Join us for a Moral Focus Counts Tour and discover how National Heritage Academies’ unique educational approach shapes not only strong students — but strong character. At Fortis, we believe that success in school and in life begins with a solid foundation of values. During this special event, you’ll learn how our Moral Focus Programming is woven into daily classroom instruction, helping students grow academically and develop essential social, emotional, and ethical skills. Come see how our students are encouraged, recognized, and celebrated for living out key virtues — and get a firsthand look at our April virtue: Compassion, in action! This is an open-house style event—feel free to stop by anytime during the event window! We look forward to welcoming you and showing how Fortis helps shape tomorrow’s leaders — one character trait at a time.
We know great families like yours make our community strong! That's why we're excited to introduce NHA Family Refer & Earn.
Join National Heritage Academies for a fun-filled evening of Parking Lot BINGO—played safely and comfortably from your car! Test your luck for a chance to win amazing prizes including a PlayStation 5, Beats Earbuds, a Bluetooth Speaker, Family Night Prize Packs, and more! Enjoy delicious free pizza for all families who RSVP, and cool off with Kona Ice, available for purchase. This is also a great opportunity to meet representatives from local NHA schools, including: Arbor Preparatory High School East Arbor Charter Academy Fortis Academy Keystone Academy South Arbor Charter Academy South Pointe Scholars Bring your family for a night of prizes, food, and community fun—you won’t want to miss it! RSVP today to secure your spot!
Experience the Power of Character at Fortis Academy! Join us for a Moral Focus Counts Tour and discover how National Heritage Academies’ unique educational approach shapes not only strong students — but strong character. At Fortis, we believe that success in school and in life begins with a solid foundation of values. During this special event, you’ll learn how our Moral Focus Programming is woven into daily classroom instruction, helping students grow academically and develop essential social, emotional, and ethical skills. Come see how our students are encouraged, recognized, and celebrated for living out key virtues — and get a firsthand look at our May virtue: Integrity, in action! This is an open-house style event—feel free to stop by anytime during the event window! We look forward to welcoming you and showing how Fortis helps shape tomorrow’s leaders — one character trait at a time.
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We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Fortis Academy has outperformed the local district for the past 16 years.
Fortis Academy is part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network. NHA Operates 103 tuition-free public charter schools across nine states.
87% of Fortis Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.
"I love the sense of community that Fortis has. You cannot walk down the hallway in this building without hearing greetings, seeing smiles, and observing caring conversations between parents, students, and staff."
- Erin Dixon, Principal at Fortis
Learn About Our Pathway to High SchoolGive your child the advantage of a full K-12 experience with Fortis Academy and Arbor Preparatory High School.
At Fortis, students thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth and character development. When it’s time for high school, Arbor Prep continues that momentum—offering rigorous, college-prep academics and personalized guidance to prepare students for what’s next.
Fortis Parent
Since my child has come to Fortis she has grown a lot and in many ways. From increased confidence to being a better reader and understanding math, it’s amazing to see her grow so much in a short time. I feel this shows a lot about the school and the staff, that they really care about the students progress here.
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