Serving 40 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mackinac Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
2%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
7%
Black
(15-16)25%
18%
White
(15-16)66%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mackinac Preparatory Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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 38% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Mackinac Preparatory Academy?
40 students attend Mackinac Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mackinac Preparatory Academy students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mackinac Preparatory Academy?
Mackinac Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mackinac Preparatory Academy offer ?
Mackinac Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mackinac Preparatory Academy part of?
Mackinac Preparatory Academy is part of Mackinac Preparatory Academy School District.
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