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Welcome to South Arbor Charter Academy - Ranked the #4 Charter Elementary in the State!

Located in the heart of Ypsilanti, South Arbor Charter Academy was ranked fourth on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024 school rankings. We never set limits on how much your child can achieve. We create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make Moral Focus lessons part of every school day. Our students not only excel, they thrive.

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2025-26 Lottery Results

The lottery for the next school year (2025-26) was held via livestream on Tuesday, December 3 at 11:00 a.m. To view the livestream, please click on the livestream link below.

Lottery results will be communicated directly to families via email, text, and mail. Student enrollment is updated daily and your child's status reflected in the livestream may no longer be accurate. Waiting list updates with your child's status will be sent out from the school on a monthly basis.

We appreciate your interest in our school and look forward to connecting with you soon!

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We Are a Charter School

Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. South Arbor Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.

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At a Glance

Y5-8

Grades

800

Number of Students

1999

Year Opened
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NHA Shines: Stanford 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.
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"I like that South Arbor offers a challenging curriculum. I appreciate the adjustments the teachers and deans make to help the children succeed."

- South Arbor Charter Academy Parent

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Schedule a school tour and learn more about our personalized teaching, moral focus program, after-school activities, clubs, sports, and more.

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Apply online, in person, or over the phone and don’t hesitate to ask us questions along the way! We are here for you.

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