About New Standard Academy

Why Choose New Standard Academy?

"Welcome to The New Standard Academy!"
"Where our goal is to support and challenge your child to reach their fullest potential"

A charter school serving students Head Start - 12th grade!

The New Standard's small class sizes promote a family like atmosphere that allows staff to focus on the needs of the whole child.  

Positive behavior incentive systems, restorative justice practices, and staff's vested interest in their student, encourage children's personal stake in their own success.

Students enrolled in The New Standard will:

  • Master vital core subjects
  • Overcome learning struggles
  • Become strong achievers
  • Be college-ready at graduation


New Standard Academy has staggered start times for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students in 7-12th grade are in session from 7:15 to 2:46. Students in Young 5’s through 6th grade are in session from 8:15 to 3:46. Students have a variety of outlets including tutoring and athletics to engage in afterschool. The academy also has a very aggressive MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support) program. In MTSS, students are offered early intervention that focuses on remediation of key concepts they are deficient in. The academy prides itself on student accountability and striving to prepare students for college.

Students enrolled in The New Standard can:

  • Be a student athlete (football, cheerleading, track, basketball, volleyball, dance, robotics, cross country)
  • Participate in a wide variety of after school programs (academic and social)
  • Overcome social/emotional obstacles with group sessions
  • Be part of a student leadership team!


The New Standard also serves the community, as it is our mission: "Serving the city of Flint with a higher standard in educational excellence and community wellness." Our team and students work with area residents to create educational and wellness programs that support the entire family.

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"The New Standard Academy Board of Directors is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board.  Interested parties should deliver a resume and letter of interest to the school's main office or contact Jenna Badgley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (586) 929-5565."