Great Lakes Academy
Tel:
(248) 334-6434
- Great Lakes Academy serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Great Lakes Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Great Lakes Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Great Lakes Academy's student population of 184 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 184 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Great Lakes Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Great Lakes Academy is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2604 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 8% |
| Black | 83% | 18% |
| White | 3% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Great Lakes Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Great Lakes Academy is Life Skills Center Of Pontiac (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Whitman Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pontiac Life Skills Center Of Pontiac Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 110 students
0.2 miles
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 499-7421 0.2 9-12 110 - Pontiac Whitman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 580 students
0.3 miles
125 W Montcalm St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950 0.3 PK-6 580 - Pontiac Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 726 students
0.9 miles
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309 0.9 PK-12 726 - Pontiac Sarah J Webber Media Arts Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 164 students
0.9 miles
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 972-9100 0.9 PK-8 164 - Pontiac Bethune Adult Education Grades: 12
1.0 miles
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7970 1.0 12 n/a
School Reviews
| 5 My children transferred to Great Lakes Academy from Southfield Public Schools. After leaving Great Lakes Academy my children attended public school in the Waterford School District. I am very pleased with the education my children received while at Great Lakes Academy. The teachers at Great Lakes Academy care about the children. - Posted by Parent - a3k3b |
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