Legacy Charter Academy: A Great Choice in Detroit
Legacy Charter Academy has outperformed the local district in all subjects on the state test for the past 10 years, making us the #1 ranked school in the area, but it doesn't stop there. Academic excellence is the cornerstone of our educational philosophy, which has earned us recognition. 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.
MI CAP Grade
Legacy Charter Academy received a Grade B 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.
Parent Satisfaction
- 2022-23
- 2023-24
- 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
- 2024-25
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
Legacy is a Safe School
Ensuring a safe school environment is crucial for the well-being and development of students, staff, and the broader school community. Legacy Charter Academy received the NHA® Safety Award for the 2024-25 school year for achieving the highest ratings for safety on both the parent and staff surveys. We completed all required safety drills, and participated in the 2024-25 NHA Safety Week, a week set aside to educate staff and students on safety at school.
Bolstering Students Success
Teachers and administrators at National Heritage Academies’ (NHA) partner-schools use many different classroom management strategies, but one in particular has helped promote academic excellence at the highest levels: CHAMPS.Learn More About CHAMPS
CHAMPS stands for Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success.
Click below to learn more about how this method is used to set expectations for our scholars.
"Everything is great at Legacy. I love that my children love to learn and get a great education from here."
- Legacy Charter Academy Parent
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