National Heritage Academies

National Heritage Academies (NHA) is a leading network of tuition-free public charter schools serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. Founded in 1995, NHA has spent 30 years partnering with families to help children succeed in college, careers, and life. The organization operates 103 charter schools in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, New York, North Carolina, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, and Wisconsin, supporting more than 65,000 students. NHA is distinguished by its unique Moral Focus™ program, which weaves character education into daily learning, teaching students virtues like respect, gratitude, and courage. A Stanford University study found NHA students gain 3.5 more months of learning each year compared to their public school peers. Three out of four NHA partner-schools outperform their local districts on state academic proficiency tests, and 100% of NHA high school graduates are accepted to college. The organization is committed to eliminating the achievement gap and providing school choice to families.