A School of Choice Serving Cedar Springs and Surrounding Communities
Creative Technologies Academy (CTA) is a tuition-free public K–12 charter school located in Cedar Springs, Michigan, proudly serving families from Sparta, Kent City, Rockford, Greenville, Belmont, Howard City, Grant, and surrounding West Michigan communities.
As a school of choice in Kent County, CTA offers families an alternative to traditional public school settings while maintaining the same academic opportunities and extracurricular programs found in larger districts — with more individualized support.
If you are searching for a charter school in Cedar Springs, a small class size K–12 school near Rockford or Sparta, or a tuition-free public school in West Michigan, CTA may be the right fit for your family.
Big Opportunities. Personalized Support.
Families choose Creative Technologies Academy because we combine opportunity with attention.
Smaller Class Sizes
Our classrooms are intentionally structured to provide individualized instruction, small group learning, and meaningful teacher-student relationships.
Student Support Systems
CTA prioritizes academic growth through:
Student support staff
Intervention strategies
Targeted instruction
Consistent progress monitoring
Students are known by name, supported intentionally, and guided toward growth.
College & Career Readiness Programs
CTA high school students have access to:
Early Middle College (EMC)
Dual Enrollment opportunities
Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC)
Career exploration experiences
National Honors Society
These programs allow students to earn college credit, explore career pathways, and prepare for life after graduation — all within a supportive K–12 environment.
Fine Arts, Athletics, and Clubs
As a tuition-free public charter school, CTA offers many of the same extracurricular opportunities as larger districts, including athletics, fine arts, and student clubs — without sacrificing individualized academic attention.
Is Your Current School the Right Fit?
Sometimes families begin searching for a new school because:
Their child needs more individualized attention
Class sizes feel too large
They want stronger school-family partnership
They are transitioning from homeschool into a structured school environment
They are seeking a tuition-free charter school option near Cedar Springs
Creative Technologies Academy partners closely with families to support students both in and out of the classroom. We believe education works best when schools and families collaborate.
CTA is also an excellent fit for homeschool students who are ready to explore a K–12 public school environment while still receiving strong academic support and personalized attention.
Explore Enrollment at Creative Technologies Academy
Creative Technologies Academy is currently enrolling students in grades K–12.
As a tuition-free public charter school in Cedar Springs, Michigan, CTA welcomes families from across Kent County and surrounding communities including Sparta, Rockford, Greenville, Belmont, Kent City, Grant, and beyond.
If you are searching for:
A small class size K–12 school
A charter school near Cedar Springs
A tuition-free public school alternative
College and career readiness opportunities in high school
A school that partners with families
We invite you to schedule a visit and learn more about enrolling at CTA.
Your child deserves a school where they are supported, challenged, and known.