Walker Charter Academy School District

1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544-1445
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Walker Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 711 students in Walker Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Walker Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
711 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Walker Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#52 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
55%
35%
66%
45%
70-74%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
9%
% Black
8%
18%
% White
47%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,471 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,301 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,471
$18,604
Spending / Student
$11,301
$17,782

Best Walker Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walker Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walker Charter Academy School District?
Walker Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 711 students.
What is the rank of Walker Charter Academy School District?
Walker Charter Academy School District is ranked #51 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walker Charter Academy School District?
47% of Walker Charter Academy School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walker Charter Academy School District?
Walker Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Walker Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,301 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 711 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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