GVSU Charter Schools

Grand Valley State University currently charters 43 schools, including three urban high school academies, altogether serving just over 20,000 students.

3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48187
T (734) 397-0960
F (734) 397-0968
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 2009
School Leader: Claudia Williamson
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Wayne County
Contract: Contract Document (5.95MB)
55 Arbor St.
Battle Creek, MI 49015
T (269) 963-5851
F (269) 964-2643
Grades: Pre-K-6
Opened: September 1998
School Leader: Melissa Martin
Management Company: Foundation for Behavioral Resources
Service Area: Calhoun County
Contract: Contract Document (7.80MB)
491 Columbia Ave.
Holland, MI 49423
T (616) 355-0055
F (616) 355-0057
Grades: K-12
Opened: September 1996
School Leader: Mr. Shannon Brunink
Management Company: Self Managed
Service Area: West Michigan
Contract: Contract Document (13.04MB)
Byron Center Charter Schoolwww.byroncentercharter.org Back To Top
9930 Burlingame SW
Byron Center, MI 49315
T (616) 878-4852
F (616) 878-7196
Grades: K-12
Opened: September 1996
School Leader: Tom Kruzel
Management Company: Self Managed
Service Area: Grand Rapids area
Contract: Contract Document (8.39MB)
6895 Samrick Ave. NE
Belmont, MI 49306
T (616) 866-6000
F (616) 866-6001
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 1999
School Leader: Barb Lindquist
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Belmont, Rockford, Cedar Springs, North Grand Rapids
Contract: Contract Document (4.49MB)
Crossroads Charter Academy www.ccabr.org Back To Top
215 N. State St.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
T (231) 796-9041
F (231) 796-9874
Grades: K-12
Opened: September 1998
School Leader: Lynn Gullekson
Management Company: Self Managed
Service Area: Big Rapids area
Contract: Contract Document (12.76MB)
Crossroads Charter Academy Elementarywww.ccabr.org Back To Top
215 N. State St.
Big Rapids, MI 49307
T (231) 796-9041
F (231) 796-9874
Grades: K-6
Opened: September 1998
School Leader: Kendall Schroeder
Crossroads Charter Academy Middle/High

215 W . Spruce St.
Big Rapids, MI 49307

T (231) 796-9041
F (231) 796-9790
Grades: 7-12
Opened: September 1998
School Leader: Mr. Ross Meads
11224 Kercheval
Detroit, MI 48214
T (313) 823-5799
F (313) 823-0342
Grades: K-8
Opened: August 2004
School Leader: Rodney Deal
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Detroit
Contract: Contract Document (6.46MB)
1091 Alter Road
Detroit, MI 48215
T (313) 331-3328
F (313) 331-3278
Grades: K-8
Opened: August 2002
School Leader: Sandra Terry-Martin
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Detroit
Contract: Contract Document (7.88MB)
7781 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48228
T (313) 945-1472
F (313) 945-1744
Grades: K-8
Opened: August 2004
School Leader: Vondra Glass
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Detroit
Contract: Contract Document (4.15MB)
6885 Merritt Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
T (734) 484-5506
F (734) 547-3078
Grades: K-6
Opened: September 2011
School Leader: Shawn Leonard
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Ypsilanti Public School District Area
Contract: Contract Document (5.20MB)
380 N. Helmer Road
Springfield, MI 49037
T (269) 962-9300
F (269) 962-9393
Grades: K-8
Opened: August 1998
School Leader: Russ Ainslie
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Southwest Michigan
Contract: Contract Document (5.06MB)
4201 Breton Avenue SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
T (616) 281-9339
F (616) 281-6707
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 1995
School Leader: Dan Bartels
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Grand Rapids area
Contract: Contract Document (7.14MB)
5196 Comstock Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
T (269) 488-2315
F (269) 488-2317
Grades: K-6
Opening: September 2011
School Leader: Amanda Dickens
Management Company: Foundation for Behavioral Resources
Service Area: Comstock Public Schools
Contract:Contract Document (3.25MB)
23713 Joy Rd.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
T (313) 624-3400
F (313) 624-3401
Grades: K-5
Opening: September 2010
School Leader: Jaleelah Ahmed
Management Company: Global Educational Excellence
Service Area: Wayne County
Contract: Contract Document (3.71MB)
Grand River Preparatory High Schoolwww.grandriverprep.com Back To Top
650 52nd Street SE
Kentwood, MI 49548
T (616) 261-1800
F (616) 261-1853
Grades: 9-12
Opened: September 2008
School Leader: David Angerer
Management Company: Prep Net, LLC
Service Area: Kent County
Hanley International Academywww.hanleyacademy.com Back To Top
2400 Denton St.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
T (313) 872-9080
F (313) 872-9113
Grades: K-8
Opened: August 2005
School Leader: Carolyn Glover
Management Company: The Romine Group
Service Area: Hamtramck
Contract: Contract Document (9.24MB)
Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studieswww.schoolforcreativestudies.org Back To Top
A. Alfred Taubman Center
485 W. Milwaukee St.
Detroit, MI 48202
T (313) 481-4000
F (313) 481-4001
Grades: 6-11
Opened: September 2009
School Leader: Michelle White
Management Company: Creative Urban Education
Service Area: Wayne County
1759 Leffingwell NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
T (616) 364-1100
F (616) 364-9780
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 1997
School Leader: Dave Turcotte
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Northeast Grand Rapids, Forest Hills areas
Contract: Contract Document (8.60MB)
4900 E. Hildale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
T (313) 368-2215
F (313) 432-2807
Grades: K-7
Opening: September 2010
School Leader: John Cogley
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Detroit
Contract: Contract Document (5.20MB)
34800 Ecorse Road
Romulus, MI 48174
T (734) 641-3200
F (734) 641-6530
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 2000
School Leader: Nancy Kouba
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Metro Detroit
Contract: Contract Document (4.38MB)
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academywww.mmsaonline.org Back To Top
99 E. Woodward Heights Blvd
Hazel Park, MI 48030
T (248) 808-6914
F (248) 808-6934
Grades: 5-10
Opened: September 2009
School Leader: Mr. Cafer Cengiz
Management Company: Concept Schools, Inc.
Service Area: Wayne County
Contract: Contract Document (5.53MB)
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy http://www.k12.com/mvca/ Back To Top
678 Front Ave. NW.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
T (616) 309-1600
F (616) 309-1608

Grades: K-12
Opened: September 2010
School Leader: Stephanie Hargens
Management Company: K12 Inc.
Service Area: State of Michigan
Contract: Contract Document (7.38MB)

6325 Oakland Drive
Portage, MI 49024
T (269) 324-8951
F (269) 324-8974
Grades: K-6
Opened: September 1998
School Leader: Henry Winter
Management Company: Foundation for Behavioral Resources
Service Area: Kalamazoo County
Contract: Contract Document (8.80MB)
3750 McCain Road
Jackson, MI 49201
T (517) 750-9500
F (517) 750-9501
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 1998
School Leader: Zack Perfitt
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Jackson region
Contract: Contract Document (5.06MB)
25275 Chippendale
Roseville, MI 48066
T (586) 498-9171
F (586) 498-9173
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 2008
School Leader: Julie Breakiron
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Roseville/Detroit
Contract: Contract Document (5.20MB)
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
www.nhaschools.com/schools/southcanton Back To Top
3085 S. Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
T (734) 398-5658
F (734) 547-3077
Grades: K-6
Opened: September 2011
School Leader: Jennifer Cook
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Wayne-Westland School District
Contract: Contract Document (5.04MB)
2574 McLaughlin Road
Muskegon, MI 49442
T (231) 767-9700
F (231) 767-9710
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 1998
School Leader: Angelia Coleman
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Muskegon/North Muskegon
Contract: Contract Document (8.33MB)
University Preparatory Academywww.uprep.com Back To Top
600 Antoinette
Detroit, MI 48202
T (313) 874-4340
F (313) 874-4470
Grades: K-12
Opened: September 2000
School Leader: Eric Redwine, Superintendent
Management Company: New Urban Learning
Service Area: Detroit
University Preparatory Academy Elementary - Ellen Thompson Campus Back To Top
957 Holden
Detroit, MI 48202
T (313) 874-9800
F (313) 874-9822
Grades: K-5
Opened: Fall 2005
School Leader: Tamara Johnson, Principal
University Preparatory Academy Elementary - Mark Murray Campus Back To Top
435 Amsterdam
Detroit, MI 48202
T (313) 309-0552
F (313) 309-0555
Grades: K-5
Opened: September 2008
School Leader: Kim Llorens, Principal
University Preparatory Academy Middle School Back To Top
5310 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48202
T (313) 831-0100
F (313) 874-4510
Grades: 6-8
Opened: September 2000
School Leader: Nigena Livingston, Principal
University Preparatory Academy High School Back To Top
600 Antoinette
Detroit, MI 48202
T (313) 269-5616
F (313) 874-4510
Grades: 9-12
Opened: September 2003
School Leader: Mrs. Danielle Jackson, Principal
University Prep Science & Math School www.uprepsm.com Back To Top
5100 John R. Rd.
Detroit, MI 48202
T (313) 832-8400
F (313) 833-4816
Grades: 6-10
Opened: September 2008
School Leader: Margaret Trimer-Hartley
Management Company: New Urban Learning
Service Area: Detroit
University Prep Science & Math Middle School Back To Top
5100 John R. Rd.
Detroit, MI 48202
T (313) 832-8400
F (313) 833-4816
Grades: 6-8
Opened: September 2008
School Leader: Jennifer Spencer
University Prep Science & Math Back To TopHigh School
2664 Franklin St.
Detroit, MI 48207
T (313) 393-9166
F (313) 393-9165
Grades: 9-10
Opened: September 2008
School Leader: Dr. Gabriella Gui, Principal
301 W. 16th St.
Holland, MI 49423
T (616) 820-5050
F (616) 820-5051
Grades: K-8
Opened: August 1996
School Leader: Holly Hillary
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Ottawa and Allegan counties
Contract: Contract Document (9.42MB)
1620 52nd St. SW
Wyoming, MI 49519
T (616) 538-3630
F (616) 538-3646
Grades: K-8
Opened: August 1996
School Leader: Daryl Vriesenga
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Wyoming, Grand Rapids, Grandville
Contract: Contract Document (7.54MB)
1801 3 Mile Rd NW
Walker, MI 49544
T (616) 785-2700
F (616) 785-0894
Grades: K-8
Opened: August 1997
School Leader: Steve Bagley
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Northwest Grand Rapids, Kenowa areas
Contract: Contract Document (7.10MB)
19400 Sawyer
Detroit, MI 48228
T (313) 240-4200
F (313) 240-4203
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 2001
School Leader: Christine Welc
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Detroit
Contract: Contract Document (3.95MB)
11685 Appleton
Redford, MI 48239
T (313) 592-6061
F (313) 242-5156
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 2009
School Leader: Scott Cairo
Management Company: Cornerstone Charter Schools
Service Area: Wayne County
Contract: Contract Document (4.07MB)
2900 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
T (231) 777-4972
F (231) 767-8488
Grades: 6-12
Opened: September 2000
School Leader: Reedell Holms
Management Company: One Plus Management, LLC
Service Area: Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
Contract: Contract Document (4.18MB)
West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academicswww.wmaaa.com Back To Top
17350 Hazel St.
Spring Lake, MI 49456
T (616) 844-9961
F (616) 844-9941
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 1996
School Leader: Travis Thomsen
Management Company: Self Managed
Service Area: Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon counties
Contract: Contract Document (6.25MB)
William C. Abney Academywww.thewcaa.org Back To Top
1435 East Fulton Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
T (616) 454-5541
F (616) 454-5598
Grades: K-4
Opened: September 1998
School Leader: Erica Glenn
Management Company: Choice Schools, Inc.
Service Area: Grand Rapids
Contract: Contract Document (11.63MB)
William C. Abney Academy Middle School www.thewcaa.org Back To Top
256 Alger St.
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
T (616) 454-5541
F (616) 454-5598
Grades: 5-7
Opened: September 2011
School Leader: Erica Glenn
3100 W. Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
T (517) 327-0700
F (517) 327-0800
Grades: K-8
Opened: September 1999
School Leader: Joe Thienes
Management Company: National Heritage Academies
Service Area: Ingham and Eaton counties
Contract: Contract Document (4.53MB)

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