Top Rankings
Lake Superior Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 93 students in Lake Superior Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Lake Superior Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
93 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Superior 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.
Overall District Rank
#521 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.5%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
% American Indian
16%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
70%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,591 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,516 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$978,000
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,591
$22,572
Spending / Student
$10,516
$21,839
Best Lake Superior Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Superior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8936 S Mackinac Trl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Superior Academy School District?
Lake Superior Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 93 students.
What is the rank of Lake Superior Academy School District?
Lake Superior Academy School District is ranked #537 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Superior Academy School District?
70% of Lake Superior Academy School District students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Superior Academy School District?
Lake Superior Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lake Superior Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,516 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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