Serving 792 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Grand Traverse Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Traverse Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grand Traverse Academy's student population of 792 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Traverse Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Traverse Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Traverse Academy's ranking?
Grand Traverse Academy is ranked #546 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grand Traverse Academy often compared to?
Grand Traverse Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Traverse Academy?
The graduation rate of Grand Traverse Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Grand Traverse Academy?
792 students attend Grand Traverse Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Grand Traverse Academy students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Traverse Academy?
Grand Traverse Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Traverse Academy offer ?
Grand Traverse Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Grand Traverse Academy part of?
Grand Traverse Academy is part of Grand Traverse Academy School District.
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