South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy

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Ypsilanti, Michigan - 1 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy #290 of 702 districts in Michigan (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,962 per pupil, South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy ranks #598 of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending (Michigan districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

636
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,962
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy operates 1 public schools serving 636 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Washtenaw County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,962 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 812 Michigan districts by per-pupil spending. See how Michigan compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 7.8% local, 79.1% state, and 13.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 53/100, ranked #290 of 702 in Michigan against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 53.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.4% African American, 21.1% White, 19.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy, enrolling 631 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy accounts for 99.2% of all South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy a distant remainder — means South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy reports 71.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 53.4% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.2%
Federal
79.1%
State
7.8%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
290 / 702
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy.

White 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 44.4%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 13.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

53.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy

School Enrollment
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Charter
631

How South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Michigan districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Fortis Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Windemere Park Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Keystone Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Flagship Charter Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Concord Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?

South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 636 students.

How much does South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy spend per student?

South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy spends $12,962 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #290 in Michigan.

What is the demographic composition of South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?

South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy students are 44.4% African American, 21.1% White, 19.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy?

South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #290 out of 702 districts in Michigan.