Serving 500 students in grades 6-12, Great Lakes Learning 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Lakes Learning Mshs's student population of 500 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Lakes Learning Mshs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Lakes Learning Mshs is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1791 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
12%
18%
White
74%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Learning Mshs's ranking?
Great Lakes Learning Mshs is ranked #1791 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Great Lakes Learning Mshs often compared to?
Great Lakes Learning Mshsis often viewed alongside schools like Nextech High School Of Lansing, Michigan Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Lakes Learning Mshs?
The graduation rate of Great Lakes Learning Mshs is 70-74%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Great Lakes Learning Mshs?
500 students attend Great Lakes Learning Mshs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Great Lakes Learning Mshs students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Lakes Learning Mshs?
Great Lakes Learning Mshs has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Learning Mshs offer ?
Great Lakes Learning Mshs offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Lakes Learning Mshs part of?
Great Lakes Learning Mshs is part of Great Lakes Learning Academy School District.
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