Great Lakes Academic Center served 20 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Great Lakes Academic Center?
20 students attend Great Lakes Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Great Lakes Academic Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Lakes Academic Center?
Great Lakes Academic Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Academic Center offer ?
Great Lakes Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Great Lakes Academic Center part of?
Great Lakes Academic Center is part of Boyne City Public Schools School District.
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