Great Lakes Academic Center (Closed 2014)
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 35% (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%
8%
Black
5%
18%
White
80%
65%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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