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Welcome to Excel Charter Academy - Ranked a Top Ten Charter Middle School in the State!

Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Excel Charter Academy was ranked in the top ten on the Best Charter Middle Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 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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Moral Focus

Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.  

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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. Excel 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

792

Number of Students

1995

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 appreciate the high-quality education my children receive, the intentional focus on moral behavior and character-building activities, and the culture of teaching responsibility and accountability."

- Excel Charter Academy Parent

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