Michigan Connections Academy vs. Great Lakes Online Education
Should I attend Michigan Connections Academy or Great Lakes Online Education? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Michigan Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Great Lakes Online Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 1,673 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Great Lakes Online Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,673 students
105 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#647 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2131 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
1
Grade 1 Students
72
5
Grade 2 Students
81
4
Grade 3 Students
99
7
Grade 4 Students
97
5
Grade 5 Students
127
7
Grade 6 Students
158
8
Grade 7 Students
175
6
Grade 8 Students
175
9
Grade 9 Students
188
6
Grade 10 Students
183
19
Grade 11 Students
129
11
Grade 12 Students
135
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
1%
% Black
20%
n/a
% White
62%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
