Excel-erate

We’re proud to introduce Excel-erate, our new advanced learning program. For the student ready to accelerate beyond grade level, Excel-erate provides the resources and instruction they need.

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At Grand River Preparatory High School we offer AP and dual-enrollment courses, as well as many electives, clubs, and sports. We also emphasize ways to give back to the community. Our goal is to develop people of character—students who can work through life's toughest problems and come out ahead.

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Welcome to Excel

We never set limits on how much your child can achieve. At Excel Charter Academy we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make moral focus lessons part of every school day. As a result, our students thrive.

At Excel we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best.

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A K-12 Education

We are proud to provide a seamless K-12 educational experience with Grand River Preparatory High School, a high school that falls under National Heritage Academies portfolio.

At Grand River Prep, students will have the opportunity to be challenged beyond average classroom learning, including access to Advanced Placement courses, Dual Enrollment opportunities, and the Early College Program. We emphasize extracurricular pursuits and ways to give back to the community. The result is college-ready students who not only stand out in the classroom but also as a person.

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Excel Charter Academy Raises Over $9,700 for Fight Against Heart Disease

We Are a Charter School

Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Excel Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.

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At a Glance

Y5-8

Grades

781

Number of Students

1995

Year Opened

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Where Students Succeed

Excel outperformed the local school district on the state test for more than 10 years.

Community

Spotlight: Excel Celebrates Cultural Diversity with World Fair

Representing and celebrating various cultures is vital to the school community at Excel Charter Academy. The Culture Committee, which consists of seven Excel staff members, organized the Parade of Nations and World Fair, which both aim to celebrate the cultures and backgrounds of their school community.

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We would love to show you our world so contact us to schedule a tour. We also hold open houses where you can meet our amazing teachers.

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We can’t wait to share your child’s journey! Apply online, in person, or over the phone and don’t hesitate to ask us questions along the way! We are here for you.

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