C+
Average
68/100

Charlton Heston Academy

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1350 N SAINT HELEN RD, Saint Helen, MI 48656
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 35% · Math 27% proficient · 44th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
B
84% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
752
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%44/100reading 36th percentile, math 51st percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%56/10084% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.21 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 70% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +7 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−9 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate84% (+11 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White34%27%reading -25 pts, math -14 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -5 pts, math +6 pts39th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1350 N SAINT HELEN RD
City Saint Helen
ZIP Code 48656
District 2601028
NCES School ID 260102808329
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48656

Understanding the community around Charlton Heston Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,000
Per Capita Income $23,153
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 7.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%
High School or Higher 84.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $88,500
Median Rent $756
Owner-Occupied 81.2%
Renter-Occupied 18.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Charlton Heston Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.4%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%
Black 1.7%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 752
Teachers (FTE) 71.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Charlton Heston Academy?
Charlton Heston Academy has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Charlton Heston Academy?
Charlton Heston Academy has 752 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does Charlton Heston Academy serve?
Charlton Heston Academy serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Charlton Heston Academy receive per student?
Charlton Heston Academy receives $16,472 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Charlton Heston Academy in 48656 ▼
Avg Home Value
$133,967
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+7.8%
% Renters
18.8%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026