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 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 20 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | <50% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | ≥50% | 65% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 5% | 18% |
| White | 80% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 15% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Boyne City School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Great Lakes Academic Center is Morganshaw School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Boyne Falls Public School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Boyne City Morganshaw School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 24 students
0.0 miles
321 S Park St
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8140 0.0 9-12 24 - Boyne Falls Boyne Falls Public School Grades: K-12 | 181 students
1.5 miles
1662 M75 S
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2211 1.5 K-12 181 - Boyne City Concord Academy Boyne Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 138 students
3.1 miles
401 East Dietz Rd
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 582-0194 3.1 K-12 138 - Boyne City Boyne City Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 475 students
4.9 miles
930 Brockway St
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8300 4.9 K-4 475 - Boyne City Boyne City High School Grades: 8-12 | 441 students
5.1 miles
1035 Boyne Ave
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8100 5.1 8-12 441
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