Serving 646 students in grades 6-12, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs's student population of 646 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2175 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
14%
18%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs's ranking?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is ranked #2175 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs often compared to?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshsis often viewed alongside schools like Michigan Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs?
The graduation rate of Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is 60-64%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs?
646 students attend Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs offer ?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs part of?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is part of Great Lakes Learning Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs located?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs is located in the Okemos neighborhood of East Lansing, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Okemos.
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