Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Great Lakes Online School ranks in the bottom 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 67%).
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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 67% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Lakes Online School?
The graduation rate of Great Lakes Online School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Great Lakes Online School?
13 students attend Great Lakes Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Great Lakes Online School students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Great Lakes Online School offer ?
Great Lakes Online School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Great Lakes Online School part of?
Great Lakes Online School is part of Ovid-Elsie Area Schools School District.
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