Overview
Tipton Academy 48 is a public other serving grades 4–12 in GARDEN CITY, Michigan. The school enrolls 230 students. It is part of the Tipton Academy district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span4–12
DistrictTipton Academy
County26163
CityGARDEN CITY
ZIP48135
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID260103608745
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment230
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)