Walker Charter Academy: A Michigan Reward School
Walker Charter Academy was recognized as a Michigan Reward school by the Michigan Department of Education for the 2022-23 school year. 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: Walker Charter Academy Ranks in Top 10 for Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan
Walker Charter Academy was ranked 10th on the Best Charter Elementary Schools in Michigan list, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 school rankings, which marks a five-spot jump from the 2024 rankings.Read the Blog
Awards and Accolades
Niche Ranking
Walker Charter Academy was named a Top 10 Charter Elementary and Middle School in Grand Rapids by Niche, an organization that specializes in data and rankings. We received an overall grade of A and our teachers were given an A+ on Niche's report card!
Praise from Parents
"I feel my child is receiving not only a top-notch education, but also the foundation for excellent character development." - Walker Charter Academy Parent
Reward School
Walker Charter Academy was recognized as a Michigan Reward School by the Michigan Department of Education for the 2022-23 school year.
2022-23 School Letter Grade
Walker Charter Academy earned an A letter grade in proficiency and growth according to the 2022-23 Michigan School Grades System.
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
State Accountability Eagle Award Recipient
Walker Charter Academy was awarded the State Accountability Eagle Award for the 2022-23 school year by National Heritage Academies. We were recognized for achieving state test results at or above the 90th percentile.
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