Charlton Heston Academy in Saint Helen, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Charlton Heston Academy is a rural public school in Saint Helen, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education. It serves 716 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.5:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 12

716 Students

35 Teachers

1350 N Saint Helen Rd

Saint Helen, MI 48656 View local requests

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Charlton Heston Academy Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Charlton Heston Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 7, 2026

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