Paragon Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 620 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 627 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jackson County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,492 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 2.2% local, 80.0% state, and 17.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #483 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 47.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 41.9% White, 22.0% African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Paragon Charter Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Paragon Charter Academy student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Paragon Charter Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Paragon Charter Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Paragon Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 47.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
Paragon Charter Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 620 students.
How much does Paragon Charter Academy spend per student?
Paragon Charter Academy spends $11,492 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #483 in Michigan.
What is the average rent near Paragon Charter Academy?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jackson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Paragon Charter Academy?
Paragon Charter Academy students are 41.9% White, 22.0% African American, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.0% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Paragon Charter Academy?
Paragon Charter Academy has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #483 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.