Paragon Charter Academy: A Great Choice in Jackson
Paragon Charter Academy is the #1 school in the area, and 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.
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Paragon was named the #9 Niche Standout Middle School in Michigan according to Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. We received an A+ for our teachers, and an overall grade of A-.
School Letter Grade
Paragon Charter Academy earned an A letter grade in growth according to the Michigan School Grades System.
Reward School
Paragon Charter 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 Award Recipient
National Heritage Academies awarded Paragon Charter Academy with the Employee Engagement Eagle Award for the 2024-25 school year, meaning we received top marks from employees on the employee satisfaction survey. Paragon also received the Parent Satisfaction Eagle Award for both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school year. This award recognizes our school for receiving a 90% or higher satistfaction rating on the spring parent survey.
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
Where Kids Succeed
Paragon Charter Academy has outperformed the local district in all subjects on the state test for the last 16 years.
Paragon 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. Paragon 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.
"We have been a part of Paragon Charter Academy for the last 11 years, and it's been amazing. The level of quality education and support our girls have received has been nothing short of extraordinary!"
- Paragon Charter Academy Parent
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