Great Lakes Learning Academy High School
Great Lakes Learning Academy High School serves 382 students in grades 9-12.
Great Lakes Learning Academy High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Lakes Learning Academy High School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Lakes Learning Academy High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Great Lakes Learning Academy High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 3120 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
19%
18%
White
66%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/24/2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Great Lakes Learning Academy High School?
382 students attend Great Lakes Learning Academy High School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
66% of Great Lakes Learning Academy High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Lakes Learning Academy High School?
Great Lakes Learning Academy High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Learning Academy High School offer ?
Great Lakes Learning Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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