Hamtramck Academy: A Top 10 Charter School
Hamtramck Academy outperforms all of the schools in our school district, which makes us the #1 school in the area, and it doesn't stop there. We are proud to display our impressive collection of awards and accolades, which include both local and national honors. Our school’s dedication to academic excellence and Moral Focus™ is evident in the recognition we’ve earned, emphasizing our commitment to preparing students to succeed in life.
Metro Parent Ranks Hamtramck Academy One of Wayne County's Best Charter Schools
To help families make informed choices, Metro Parent compiled a list of the best charter schools in Wayne County. These rankings use a combination of publicly available data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Census Bureau, along with community reviews, survey feedback, and academic performance indicators such as test scores and college readiness.
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Hamtramck Academy was named a Top Ten Charter Elementary and Middle School in the Detroit area by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings.
Praise from Parents
"Hamtramck Academy's curriculum challenges my child. Thank you!" - Hamtramck Academy Parent
MI CAP Grade
Hamtramck Academy received a Grade A on the 2022–24 Michigan Context and Performance Report Card. This reflects strong academic performance compared to similar schools across the state.
Eagle Awards Recipient
NHA recognizes the outstanding hard work each school puts in throughout the year with their annual Eagle Awards.
Schools of Excellence
- 2022-23
- 2024-25
Employee Engagement
This award is given to schools who have received top marks from employees on the employee satisfaction survey. We have received this award for the following school years:
- 2022-23
- 2023-24
- 2024-25
Student Enrollment
- 2022-23
- 2023-24
- 2024-25
Student Attendance
This award recognizes the top 10% of schools with the lowest percentage of students chronically absent. We have received this award for the following school years:
- 2022-23 (Taking Flight)
- 2024-25 (Taking Flight)
NHA® Shines: Stanford's CREDO Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
2022-23 School Letter Grade
Hamtramck Academy earned an A letter grade in peer to peer comparison according to the Michigan School Grades System. Our students' proficiency is above the average proficiency of their peers from surrounding schools.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Hamtramck as a Top Five Charter Elementary School
Hamtramck Charter Academy was ranked fifth on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 school rankings. We were praised for our math and reading performance. Elementary math and reading performance levels were rated well above expectations!Read the Blog
Where Kids Succeed
Hamtramck Academy has outperformed the local district in all subjects on the state test for the last 16 years.
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