Will Carleton Charter School Academy

HILLSDALE, Michigan — 1 schools

280
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,206
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Will Carleton Charter School Academy operates 1 public schools serving 280 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 276 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hillsdale County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,206 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 2.7% local, 81.5% state, and 15.8% 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 — 48/100, ranked #408 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), and 24.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.9% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Will Carleton Charter School Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Will Carleton Charter School Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Will Carleton Charter School 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Will Carleton Charter School Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 24.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Will Carleton Charter School Academy is typically wider than the Will Carleton Charter School Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.8%
Federal
81.5%
State
2.7%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
408 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hillsdale County county, where this district is located.

$691
Studio/mo
$764
1 BR/mo
$1,002
2 BR/mo
$1,252
3 BR/mo
$1,327
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Will Carleton Charter School Academy.

White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
24.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Will Carleton Charter School Academy

School Enrollment
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Charter
276

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Will Carleton Charter School Academy?

Will Carleton Charter School Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 280 students.

How much does Will Carleton Charter School Academy spend per student?

Will Carleton Charter School Academy spends $11,206 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #408 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Will Carleton Charter School Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hillsdale County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Will Carleton Charter School Academy?

Will Carleton Charter School Academy students are 90.9% White, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Will Carleton Charter School Academy?

Will Carleton Charter School Academy has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #408 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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