Serving 20 students in grades 7-12, Great Lakes Academic Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 41% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Great Lakes Academic Center?
20 students attend Great Lakes Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Great Lakes Academic Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Lakes Academic Center?
Great Lakes Academic Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Academic Center offer ?
Great Lakes Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Great Lakes Academic Center part of?
Great Lakes Academic Center is part of Boyne City Public Schools School District.
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