The KWoods Difference
One of the top schools in Livingston County and tuition-free, Kensington Woods is a small, public charter school that serves 6-12th graders from Livingston, Washtenaw and Oakland counties. Kensington Woods prides itself in offering students a small, personal learning environment focused on preparing them for their futures through engaging, innovative and real-world learning experiences, rooted in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) and the arts.
Students have voice and choice in the school and the environment is one where students feel safe to be themselves and explore their passions.
Kensington Woods also offers students an Early College program where they can earn an Associate degree, Technical Certificate or get a head start on college while still in high school - tuition-free!
A student who attends Kensington Woods is a student who values critical thinking and creativity. With an innovative curriculum that includes subject-area integration, a strong and diverse art and music program, challenging academics and a focus on connections to the real-world. Students at Kensington Woods graduate prepared for their future as well-rounded engaged citizens with strong character with 100% of graduates accepted into college.
Students benefit from an environment where their voices are heard and they develop strong relationships with their teachers and peers. Our students understand the importance of learning as a lifelong process and are ready to excel in college and life.
Features of Kensington Woods:
College-prep curriculum with high expectations
Small, personal learning environment
Small class sizes with accessible and supportive faculty
Middle school program designed around the needs of middle school students
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) program
Classes that are integrated across subject areas, creating engaging, relevant & challenging learning experiences
Dynamic art program that includes a wide variety of media and experiences
Diverse music program that includes choral, instrumental and percussion classes.
Early College program, allowing students to earn an Associate degree, Technical Certificate or get a head start on college while still in high school - tuition-free!
College dual enrollment & AP classes. In many situations, all or a portion of dual enrollment classes are paid for by the school.
Character education
Safe and orderly environment
Academic planning & college advising
Extracurriculars and athletics
6-12th grades
No hassle transfer system
Fully accredited, state funded & tuition-free charter school
We serve students from Livingston and Washtenaw counties and their surrounding areas, including Howell, Brighton, Pinckney, Hamburg, Hartland, Fowlerville, Whitmore Lake, Ann Arbor, South Lyon, Milford and beyond.
