We're Ranked a Top Five Charter Elementary School
Hamtramck Academy has outperformed the district on the state test for 14 years, 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.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Hamtramck as a Top Five Charter Elementary School
Hamtramck Charter Academy was ranked fifth on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 school rankings. We were praised for our math and reading performance. Elementary math and reading performance levels were rated well above expectations!Read the Blog
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Hamtramck Academy was named a Top Ten Charter Elementary and Middle School in the Detroit area by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings.
Praise from Parents
"Hamtramck Academy's curriculum challenges my child. Thank you!" - Hamtramck Academy Parent
Reward School
Hamtramck Academy was recognized as a Michigan Reward School by the Michigan Department of Education for the 2022-23 school year.
Hamtramck is Recognized for Performance
Hamtramck Academy 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 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
2022-23 School Letter Grade
Hamtramck Academy 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.
Hamtramck 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. Hamtramck Academy received the NHA Safety Award for the 2022-23 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 2022-23 NHA Safety Week, a week set aside to educate staff and students on safety at school.
Where Kids Succeed
Hamtramck Academy outperforms the local district in all subjects on the state test.
Hamtramck Receives Three Eagle Awards
National Heritage Academies awarded Hamtramck Academy with the Student Enrollment and Employee Engagement Eagle Awards for the 2023-24 school year. These awards recognize our strong enrollment numbers and for receiving top marks on our employee satisfaction survey. We also received the Taking Flight Eagle Award for the 2022-23 school year in Student Attendance in recognition of improvement we've made in student attendance.
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