Great Lakes Academic Center (Closed 2014)

Great Lakes Academic Center serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
20 students

Showing 2005–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
<50%
41%
(12-13)
≥50%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1

Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
9%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
18%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

White
80%
63%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.35

Showing 2005–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
45%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
<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 16:1.
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.

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