East Arbor Charter 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 East Arbor Charter 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 East Arbor, 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 March virtue: Encouragement, in action! We look forward to welcoming you and showing how East Arbor 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 us for the 4th Annual Southeast Michigan Regional Honor Band on Saturday, March 7th! This prestigious event unites top student musicians from eight NHA schools, selected for their exceptional talent. Over 100 students will form two bands based on skill level, working with expert clinicians. After a day of intense rehearsals, they will perform a concert at Arbor Prep at 2:30pm, showcasing their hard work. This event offers students the chance to learn from world-class conductors, collaborate with peers, and perform in a large ensemble, celebrating the incredible talent within our community. We look forward to welcoming student musicians and families from Achieve, Canton, East Arbor, Fortis, Keystone, South Arbor, South Pointe, Plymouth, and Triumph Academies!
We are so lucky to have you as part of our community! Please join us on Monday, March 16th, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for some coffee and pastries. East Arbor staff will be available to go over the next steps and officially welcome you. This gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow families, meet our dedicated staff, ask questions, schedule a tour, and learn more about what to expect as we prepare for the upcoming school year. We’re excited to begin building strong relationships with our new families and look forward to partnering with you for a successful and memorable school year ahead.
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We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
New families can expect to find out if their child has been accepted by Thursday, March 5.
Thank you for choosing a school that values academic growth, strong character, and partnership with parents.
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East Arbor has outperformed the local district for the past 12 years.
We are ranked the top school in the area based on academic performance.
89% of East Arbor Charter Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.
"My favorite part is watching teachers and students reach their full potential through reflective questioning and hard work. There is no better feeling than seeing a child’s face light up when they have mastered a difficult concept."
- Tanesha Newby, Principal at East Arbor
Learn About Our Pathway to High SchoolGive your child the advantage of a full K-12 experience with East Arbor Charter Academy and Arbor Preparatory High School.
At East Arbor, 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.
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We love the smaller classes, personalized learning style, and Moral Focus lessons. This combination helps to set a student up for success later in life.
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