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Great Lakes Learning Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 923 students in Great Lakes Learning Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Great Lakes Learning Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
923 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Great Lakes Learning Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 41% has decreased from 52% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#627 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
41%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)100%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
18%
18%
% White
64%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,629. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,558 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,573
$18,629
Spending / Student
$10,558
$17,806
Best Great Lakes Learning Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Great Lakes Learning Academy School District?
Great Lakes Learning Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 923 students.
What is the rank of Great Lakes Learning Academy School District?
Great Lakes Learning Academy School District is ranked #633 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Great Lakes Learning Academy School District?
64% of Great Lakes Learning Academy School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Great Lakes Learning Academy School District?
Great Lakes Learning Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Great Lakes Learning Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,558 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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