Great Lakes Cyber Academy
Tel:
(517)381-5062
- Great Lakes Cyber Academy serves 907 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Great Lakes Cyber Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Great Lakes Cyber Academy's student population of 907 students has grown by 255% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 459% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 907 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Great Lakes Cyber Academy's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has decreased from 50:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Great Lakes Cyber Academy is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2024 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 13% | 18% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.28 |
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| Graduation Rate | 54% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Great Lakes Cyber Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Great Lakes Cyber Academy is Michigan Connections Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Michigan Connections Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Michigan Connections Academy (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Okemos Michigan Connections Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1693 students
0.2 miles
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)507-5390 0.2 K-12 1693 - Okemos Nexus Academy Of Lansing Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.2 miles
2175 University Park Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)347-7793 0.2 9-12 272 - Okemos Hiawatha Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 474 students
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1900 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4500 0.4 K-4 474 - Okemos Chippewa Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 687 students
1.3 miles
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4800 1.3 7-8 687 - Okemos Kinawa School Grades: 5-6 | 697 students
1.3 miles
1900 Kinawa Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4700 1.3 5-6 697
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