Great Lakes K-12 School (Closed 2015)

500 S Elm St, 500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Great Lakes K-12 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
225 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(13-14)
15-19%
41%
(13-14)
50-54%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
White
89%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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(13-14)
21-39%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Great Lakes K-12 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Lakes K-12 School?
The graduation rate of Great Lakes K-12 School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Great Lakes K-12 School?
225 students attend Great Lakes K-12 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Great Lakes K-12 School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Lakes K-12 School?
Great Lakes K-12 School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Lakes K-12 School offer ?
Great Lakes K-12 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Great Lakes K-12 School part of?
Great Lakes K-12 School is part of Suttons Bay Public Schools School District.

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