Ridge Park: A Great Choice in Grand Rapids
Ridge Park Charter Academy has outperformed the local district on the state test for the last 16 years, 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.
Eagle Award Recipient
National Heritage Academies awarded Ridge Park Charter Academy with the Student Attendance Eagle Award for the 2023-24 school year, recognizing us for our low rate of absenteeism.
Awards and Accolades
MI CAP Grade
Ridge Park 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.
Praise from Parents
"Ridge Park Charter Academy is constantly challenging my kids in all of their classes." - Ridge Park Charter Academy Parent
School Grade
We earned an A letter grade in peer-to-peer comparison according to the 2022-23 Michigan School Grades System. Our students' proficiency is above the average proficiency of their peers from surrounding schools.
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
Ridge Park 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. Ridge Park 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.
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