Since 1998, Creative Technologies Academy has served West Michigan as a competitive charter school in Cedar Springs. Dr. DeWayne Coxon and Niels Andersen, two community leaders, founded the school that was granted a charter by Ferris State University. Today, the school provides kindergarten through 12th grade education to a small, dedicated community of learners.
Small class sizes, experienced teachers and a curriculum focused on cutting-edge technology help make Creative Technologies Academy a thriving school in Cedar Springs. Students can work with school administration to receive an individualized lesson plan, which modifies the Michigan Merit Curriculum to provide instruction focused on leadership and personal strengths.
A growing list of sports and clubs provides students with athletic and artistic outlets. Creative Technologies Academy Chargers compete in middle school and varsity sports, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross-country and cheerleading. Students can join the National Honor Society or audition for a fall theater production. For young women in fifth through 12th grade, the Legacy Tribe group helps with self-empowerment and leadership skills. Creative Technologies Academy offers early childhood opportunities for the area’s youngest learners as part of the Great Start Readiness Program.
Creative Technologies Academy
Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
350 Pine St,
Cedar Springs, MI
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Daniel George
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
84.5%
Niche Grade
B-
A+
C+
B
B-
C
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
167:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.7%
Female
43.3%
White
88.9%
Hispanic
5.3%
Two or more races
4%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#12
Best Public HS Teachers in Michigan
#31
Best Public MS Teachers in Michigan
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ferris State University
19 Students
Grand Valley State University
14 Students
Grand Rapids Community College
12 Students
Michigan State University
11 Students
Central Michigan University
9 Students
Western Michigan University
8 Students
Calvin University
8 Students
Saginaw Valley State University
7 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
6 Students
Alma College
5 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
7 Students
Business
4 Students
Marketing
4 Students
Criminal Justice and Corrections
3 Students
Psychology
2 Students
Computer Science
2 Students
Accounting
2 Students
Environmental Science
2 Students
Health Service Preparatory Studies
2 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology
1 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/31/2020
Amazing school I really loved the small classes and how they handled Covid-19 and made sure all the students had the opportunity to finish their year off right.
12/31/2017
A small school, with very small classroom sizes. The small class sizes are good if you need one on one time with the teacher. I graduated from their online high school program which is a GREAT option in my opinion. It allowed me to graduate early.
5/1/2017
Creative Technoslogies Academy is the best school I have ever gone to. Ive moved schools 13 times. Our school is small, and we dont get much credit for how amazing we truly are. We are a big family. The teachers actually show us support. They strive for our greatness. When something is hard to understand they jump to helping us right away. The whole staff is amazing. They even help us through our personal battles. Education is important to our teachers, but so is our well being. I couldnt ask for a more amazing school.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/7/2025
The superintendent is not truthful. They say there all about relationships but let the kids do whatever they want. In it for the $$$.
4/18/2018
Poor experience. At first it was good but things have changed new administration and it has not been for the better. Is so sad because it has the potential to be a great school but there focus has changed and it’s definitely not on the education and we’ll being of the children
1/26/2017
I cannot express enough how wonderful CTA is. Moving my son here was the best decision I have ever made for him, I only wish I had done it sooner! Everyone is so supportive and they truly care about their students. They definitely go above and beyond! A special thanks to Mrs. Mattson, Mrs. Dulak, Mr...
10/15/2013
I am a 2013 graduate from CTA, and can't express how much that school has helped me and my future goals. The teachers were always willing to help and really wanted me to succeed. Many of them are still my good friends! The small school allowed me to participate in sports and that is an experience ev...
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Map
List Price Range
$220K - $690K
Homes For Sale
30
Average Home Value
$303,690
Median Lot Size
17,424 Sq Ft
% Renters
36%
Average Household Income
$62,177
% of College Grads
16%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,792 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Heart Of Cedar Springs Park
H.B Riggle Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Creative Technologies Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 350 Pine St in Cedar Springs, in the Cedar Springs neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 306 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Creative Technologies Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average SAT score is 1080. The average home value in this area is $303,690. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cedar Springs High School, Cedar Springs Middle School, Red Hawk Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Cedar Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Creative Technologies Academy.