Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Shore Leadership Academy 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Shore Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Shore Leadership Academy's student population of 174 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
East Shore Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Shore Leadership Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
15%
18%
White
64%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Shore Leadership Academy's ranking?
East Shore Leadership Academy is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend East Shore Leadership Academy?
174 students attend East Shore Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of East Shore Leadership Academy students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Shore Leadership Academy?
East Shore Leadership Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Shore Leadership Academy offer ?
East Shore Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Shore Leadership Academy part of?
East Shore Leadership Academy is part of East Shore Leadership Academy School District.
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