Walker Charter Academy in Walker, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Walker Charter Academy is a suburban public school in Walker, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education. It serves 711 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

711 Students

36 Teachers

1801 3 Mile Rd NW

Walker, MI 49544 View local requests

http://walker.heritageacademies.com/

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Walker Charter Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Ms. Traver

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Walker Charter Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

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.

Walker Charter Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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