Serving 20 students in grades 9-12, Sunrise 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 is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunrise Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sunrise Academy's student population of 20 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunrise Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
90%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 40% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunrise Academy?
The graduation rate of Sunrise Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sunrise Academy?
20 students attend Sunrise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sunrise Academy students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunrise Academy?
Sunrise Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Academy offer ?
Sunrise Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sunrise Academy part of?
Sunrise Academy is part of Elk Rapids Schools School District.
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