Byron Center Charter School

Byron Center Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
9930 Burlingame Ave SW,  Byron Center, MI
3.8
4.4
197 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mark Kasmer
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.56

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
190:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
83.4%
Hispanic
10.4%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Public HS Teachers in Michigan
#15 Best Charter HS in Michigan
#16 Best Public MS Teachers in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Grand Valley State University 15 Students
Michigan State University 13 Students
Calvin University 8 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 7 Students
Ferris State University 6 Students
Central Michigan University 5 Students
Western Michigan University 5 Students
Grand Rapids Community College 5 Students
Davenport University 5 Students
Saginaw Valley State University 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 5 Students
Nursing 3 Students
Environmental Science 3 Students
Counseling Psychology 3 Students
Theological and Ministerial Studies 3 Students
Business 2 Students
Small Business Management 2 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 2 Students
Agriculture 2 Students
Environmental Engineering 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 14 Reviews
3.0 Middle School Student
8/28/2019
My classmates were great but average or below all elsewhere. Wouldn't let me go above the class level in acedemics. No sports. Kind community though.
3.0 NicheUser
8/15/2014
My school is very small and can't plan many things.
2.0 NicheUser
8/15/2014
The school is too small to do anything big.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 15 Reviews
5.0 other
5/13/2025
As a recent graduate of this school, this school is great for education and relationships. The classes are small (1 class per grade) which is helpful towards getting 1-on-1 time with the teacher and also making friends throughout the years.
5.0 parent
5/13/2025
I have a recent graduate (2024) and 4 more students at this school currently. Byron Center Charter goes above all expectations and is an excellent learning environment. The children are pushed to succeed in such a positive and caring way. Any students that struggle academically are offered many supp...
2.0 other
5/13/2025
I was there through 2020 and 2024 .The elementary bathroom where unbelievable dirty same with halls and classrooms.why you might ask is because highschoolers clean the school. kids there are unbelievably mean and disrespectful I would cry because of the some people if you want to go here be my guest...
5.0 other
11/17/2023
I went to this school and I got the best school years of my life and I would recommend this school to anyone that wants a great school to go to.

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Byron Center Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 9930 Burlingame Ave SW in Byron Center, in the Byron Center neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 197 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Byron Center Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56. The average SAT score is 1250. The average home value in this area is $545,775. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lighthouse Academy, Hope Academy of West Michigan, Byron Center High School, and more. Learn more about what Byron Center has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Byron Center Charter School.

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