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We're Ranked a Top Ten Charter School

South Canton Scholars is 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.

     

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Metro Parent Ranks South Canton Scholars 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

South Canton is ranked a top ten charter school in Detroit

Niche

South Canton Scholars named the Number Seven Charter Elementary and the Six Charter Middle School in the Detroit area by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. Niche also gave South Canton high marks are their school report card, giving them an overall grade of A.

MI CAP Grade

South Canton Scholars 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.

South Canton receives an A letter grade

School Grade

We earned an A letter grade in proficiency and growth according to the Michigan School Grades System.

South Canton is in the top 8 percent

We're in the Top 8%

South Canton Scholars was ranked in the top 8% of all schools in Michigan according to the Michigan School Index.

South Canton 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. South Canton Scholars received the NHA® Safety Award for the 2023-24 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 2023-24 NHA Safety Week, a week set aside to educate staff and students on safety at school.

South Canton is Recognized for Performance

South Canton Scholars was awarded two Eagle Awards for the 2022-23 school year by National Heritage Academies. We were awarded the Schools of Excellence Eagle Award for our superior performance in academics and enrollment, and the State Accountability Eagle Award for achieving state test results at or above the 90th percentile.

NHA Schools gain nearly 3.5 months of additional learning per year.

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.
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"I like that South Canton has continued to grow in offering specialized programs, like with the addition of the STEM lab this year. This specialization can provide students with a more tailored learning experience."

- South Canton Scholars Parent

South Canton receives an Eagle Award from National Heritage Academies.

South Canton Receives Eagle Award

South Canton Scholars was awarded with Student Enrollment and Parent Satisfaction Eagle Awards for the 2023-24 school year. We were recognized for student enrollment because of our strong enrollment numbers and parent satisfaction for receiving top marks from our parents on their spring 2024 survey.

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