Charter Schools

Ridge Park Charter Academy

Mission Statement:

Working in partnership with parents and community, the Ridge Park Charter Academy mission is to become one of the finest k-8 schools in the country. We offer a challenging, character-based education through a rigorous curriculum with high academic and social expectations. Our school prioritizes the academic program and instructional time so each student reads, computes and writes at or above grade level. We expect our students to master basic skills and realize their academic full potential in preparation for higher education and adulthood.

Ridge Park Charter Academy Location

Address:	4120 Camelot Ridge Drive, SE Kentwood, Michigan 49546
Telephone:	(616) 222-0093
Fax:	(616) 222-0138
Web Address:	http://www.heritageacademies.com

Ridge Park Charter Academy Contact Information

Principal John Brillhart 18.jbrillhart@heritageacademies.com	Assistant Principal Mr. Johan Linna 18.jlinna@heritageacademies.com
Management Company: National Heritage Academy	LSSU Oversight Officer: Bruce Harger Director Charter School Operations bharger@lssu.edu

Ridge Park Charter Academy Facts

• Start Up: August 31, 1998
• Grade Levels Taught: K - 8
• Enrollment: 667
• School District / ISD: Kentwood Public School District – Kent County ISD
• Board of Trustees authorized the administration to proceed and originate a contract with Ridge Park Charter Academy at the July 9, 1998, special meeting.
• Final Agreement to Organize and Administer the Ridge Park Charter Academy Passed by the Board of Trustees at the August 19, 1998, special meeting.
• Five-Year Renewal authorized by the Board of Trustees at the May 4, 2001, meeting.
• Agreement to enter into another five year reauthorization agreement approved by the LSSU Board at its November 18, 2005, Board meeting.
• In 2011, Ridge Park Academy was identified as a "School of Excellance" by the  Michigan Department of Education.