Is Grand Traverse Academy a good school?

Grand Traverse Academy ranks 476 th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grand Traverse Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 787 students attended Grand Traverse Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Grand Traverse Academy?

Students at Grand Traverse Academy are 90% White, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Grand Traverse Academy

Summary:

Grand Traverse Academy is a public charter school in Traverse City, Michigan that serves over 1,000 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. This diverse school has consistently high graduation rates, strong test scores, and efficient spending compared to nearby schools.

Grand Traverse Academy stands out for its academic performance, with students regularly outperforming state averages on standardized tests. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.6% of 7th graders were proficient or better in M-Step Math, compared to the state average of 32.1%. The school also has a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 83.6% to 97.6% over the past five years, significantly higher than the Suttons Bay Virtual School at 58.7%. Additionally, Grand Traverse Academy spends between $6,994 and $8,614 per student, lower than the Buckley Community Schools at $11,963 per student.

While Grand Traverse Academy excels in many areas, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, ranging from 11.8% to 22.8% over the past five years. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has increased from 0.0% in 2019-2020 to 4.6% in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby Buckley Community Schools at 3.4%. However, Grand Traverse Academy still outperforms the North Ed schools, which have significantly lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686-9000

(231) 932-6008

District: Grand Traverse Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
476^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,614

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 787

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

African American:

2.5%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grand Traverse Academy ranks better than 68% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.62. (See more...)

Compare Details Grand Traverse Academy ranks better than 81.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Grand Traverse Academy ranks better than 90.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grand Traverse Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), African American (2.5%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Traverse Academy is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Grand Traverse Academy employs 51 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Traverse Academy is $8,614.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Traverse Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Traverse Academy 476^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Grand Traverse Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Grand Traverse Academy 166^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Grand Traverse Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Grand Traverse Academy 72^nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Grand Traverse Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grand Traverse Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	40.93	1167^th	1545	24.5%
2007	44.60	1104^th	1565	29.5%
2008	58.67	803^rd	1577	49.1%
2009	66.01	635^th	1589	60.0%
2010	70.29	513^th	1552	66.9%
2011	66.90	562^nd	1552	63.8%
2012	62.72	566^th	1566	63.9%
2013	58.81	666^th	1563	57.4%
2014	57.70	684^th	1533	55.4%
2015	57.84	662^nd	1580	58.1%
2016	61.54	580^th	1548	62.5%
2017	64.11	433^rd	1466	70.5%
2018	69.81	442^nd	1448	69.5%
2019	61.16	497^th	1408	64.7%
2021	61.94	370^th	1153	67.9%
2022	64.80	410^th	1344	69.5%
2023	70.35	386^th	1470	73.7%
2024	65.62	476^th	1486	68.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	74.84	241^st	1397	82.7%
2019	60.95	369^th	1134	67.5%
2021	71.72	138^th	749	81.6%
2022	79.00	122^nd	1099	88.9%
2023	80.27	158^th	1350	88.3%
2024	58.10	496^th	1381	64.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	68.34	441^st	1443	69.4%
2019	70.59	288^th	1171	75.4%
2021	64.00	268^th	902	70.3%
2022	62.45	347^th	1106	68.6%
2023	69.06	317^th	1321	76.0%
2024	64.00	395^th	1342	70.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	67.72	444^th	1446	69.3%
2019	59.04	444^th	1196	62.9%
2021	56.96	350^th	915	61.7%
2022	62.70	378^th	1139	66.8%
2023	63.07	453^rd	1334	66.0%
2024	57.75	536^th	1347	60.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	58.17	514^th	1253	59.0%
2019	50.92	543^rd	1128	51.9%
2021	60.37	347^th	1005	65.5%
2022	54.94	475^th	1102	56.9%
2023	58.26	462^nd	1198	61.4%
2024	55.28	514^th	1204	57.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Grand Traverse Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	68.41	286^th	806	64.5%
2007	58.93	437^th	823	46.9%
2008	63.29	381^st	839	54.6%
2009	61.51	419^th	847	50.5%
2010	75.09	188^th	851	77.9%
2011	76.60	160^th	858	81.4%
2012	77.33	169^th	900	81.2%
2013	72.21	213^th	919	76.8%
2014	70.80	228^th	921	75.2%
2015	73.27	196^th	919	78.7%
2016	72.32	201^st	894	77.5%
2017	77.59	135^th	821	83.6%
2018	78.24	163^rd	838	80.5%
2019	84.80	95^th	792	88.0%
2021	71.80	138^th	675	79.6%
2022	81.72	103^rd	776	86.7%
2023	88.33	86^th	883	90.3%
2024	75.58	166^th	897	81.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	92.58	29^th	815	96.4%
2019	93.00	15^th	672	97.8%
2021	91.36	19^th	523	96.4%
2022	88.41	38^th	691	94.5%
2023	90.09	32^nd	825	96.1%
2024	73.85	124^th	836	85.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.84	159^th	794	80.0%
2019	85.08	73^rd	658	88.9%
2021	65.24	129^th	521	75.2%
2022	74.15	117^th	657	82.2%
2023	78.91	107^th	770	86.1%
2024	72.44	147^th	771	80.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	76.65	145^th	797	81.8%
2019	78.27	103^rd	639	83.9%
2021	72.84	106^th	540	80.4%
2022	81.98	94^th	658	85.7%
2023	89.45	73^rd	776	90.6%
2024	72.47	161^st	786	79.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	69.15	172^nd	678	74.6%
2019	76.37	115^th	624	81.6%
2021	66.40	147^th	577	74.5%
2022	74.45	127^th	638	80.1%
2023	82.19	94^th	688	86.3%
2024	63.40	202^nd	701	71.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Grand Traverse Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	75.43	175^th	767	77.2%
2008	60.19	378^th	750	49.6%
2009	78.31	155^th	754	79.4%
2010	78.20	149^th	765	80.5%
2011	87.19	55^th	784	93.0%
2012	91.79	46^th	773	94.0%
2013	73.56	198^th	805	75.4%
2014	82.77	106^th	799	86.7%
2015	90.30	57^th	832	93.1%
2016	83.13	108^th	852	87.3%
2017	90.86	51^st	835	93.9%
2018	88.41	73^rd	824	91.1%
2019	86.80	75^th	666	88.7%
2021	92.51	35^th	561	93.8%
2022	89.69	59^th	531	88.9%
2023	86.15	79^th	735	89.3%
2024	87.82	72^nd	743	90.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	86.40	59^th	755	92.2%
2023	99.55	4^th	614	99.3%
2024	84.00	64^th	654	90.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	84.53	80^th	710	88.7%
2023	69.57	150^th	611	75.5%
2024	86.87	58^th	619	90.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	87.45	68^th	707	90.4%
2019	77.48	106^th	543	80.5%
2021	90.23	37^th	472	92.2%
2022	85.29	64^th	440	85.5%
2024	83.20	79^th	633	87.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	84.99	80^th	708	88.7%
2019	84.22	79^th	582	86.4%
2021	90.08	44^th	516	91.5%
2022	87.01	65^th	492	86.8%
2023	83.05	87^th	647	86.6%
2024	82.26	84^th	638	86.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.4)

33%

11%

56%

by a parent
Monday, December 11, 2017

We used to love this school, but poor management has taken this school down hill. They punish kids for being kids! The teachers do not communicate with the parents, and the interim superintendent doesn't stand up for the kids or parents. Save your self the trouble and find another school. Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, October 18, 2013

The administration is very negative with the teaching staff as well as controlling. In comparison to other schools I taught at, I was blown away at how little the administration supported their staff. When it came to discipline and bullying there was little support as well for students. Overall, it was not a very good experience. Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Unfortunately, GTA offers very little technology to students. The majority of rooms have no Smartboards, Elmos, or other digital technology for students to utilize. Four computers per classroom do not allow for much widespread use either. Although there is a computer lab, with so many classes it is difficult to ever find an open slot. In preparing students for today's world this is a necessity. There are many great lessons that cannot be taught as well due to this fact. Other local schools offer laptaps and Ipads starting in the elementary level. GTA really needs to invest in these items and make it a top priority. Otherwise, students will not be prepared. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 11, 2013

Awesome school! G.T.A. and Montessori were the only schools to pass no child left behind standards in the area and Montessori costs close to 10000 per year G.T.A. is free. My kids love it. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 13, 2012

GTA asks teachers to treat parents as customers and provide good customer service. This sounds more like a fast food establishment then a working team consisting of student, parent, and teacher. I find this highly disturbing as a parent. I respect the teachers and feel this does not necessarily warrant support for them. This may explain the high teacher turn-over at the school. It worries me to see so many teachers leaving every year in a tough economy. Close Quote

by a student
Monday, June 11, 2012

As a former student of GTA, I can say that while it seems annoying and overly strict to a student, I have realized that the education the school gave to me was invaluable. I have seen a lot of parent reviews, and I feel that the only way they know about what happens at the school is through the mouths of the children, which is often biased. As much as people complain about it, the small class size, experience and know-how of the teachers, and overall quality of the school was the major factor in my acceptance to a military intelligence job in the Army. Thank you, GTA. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2011

High Teacher turn over rate made me worried that they were not getting the best Teachers or either not paying for well educated teachers.
Had some issues on Meap scores being low for the school, over all just not happy with the staff or board members. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 27, 2010

Awesome tuition free charter school
For children that don't fit the typical mold, and for bringing out the best in their students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Grand Traverse Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	392	11	2	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	425
2003	392	11	2	14	6	n/a	n/a	0	425
2004	483	7	3	18	8	n/a	n/a	0	519
2005	581	11	7	18	11	n/a	n/a	0	628
2006	892	9	12	18	10	n/a	n/a	0	941
2007	870	11	7	23	10	n/a	n/a	1	922
2008	939	9	10	26	16	n/a	n/a	0	1000
2009	985	18	15	25	20	n/a	n/a	0	1063
2010	1034	20	16	25	16	n/a	n/a	0	1111
2011	1036	17	17	43	19	0	22	0	1154
2012	1072	15	19	42	22	0	22	0	1192
2013	1076	13	12	33	22	0	20	0	1176
2014	1105	22	16	34	21	0	24	0	1222
2015	1092	20	16	31	21	0	23	0	1203
2016	1062	16	14	32	20	0	29	0	1173
2017	1070	19	14	30	17	0	27	0	1177
2018	993	16	15	30	15	1	30	0	1100
2019	805	13	16	23	18	1	20	0	896
2020	783	15	13	19	21	1	22	0	874
2021	682	18	15	15	12	4	16	0	762
2022	714	21	17	13	11	4	12	0	792
2023	712	20	14	18	8	6	9	0	787

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Traverse Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	425	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	425	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	519	32.0	16.2	n/a
2005	628	37.0	17.0	n/a
2006	941	49.8	18.9	0
2007	922	62.5	14.8	22
2008	1000	67.5	14.8	21.9
2009	1063	61.5	17.3	14.4
2010	1111	57.5	19.3	29.2
2011	1154	62.5	18.4	29.1
2012	1192	67.0	17.7	28.4
2013	1176	61.9	18.9	28.5
2014	1222	64.8	18.8	23.1
2015	1203	66.0	18.2	18
2016	1173	69.0	17.0	21.5
2017	1177	68.5	17.1	15.3
2018	1100	65.1	16.8	29.5
2019	896	58.4	15.3	25.8
2020	874	59.4	14.7	27.6
2021	762	50.0	15.2	32.9
2022	792	49.0	16.1	38.1
2023	787	51.0	15.4	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand Traverse Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	425	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	425	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	519	32.0	16.2	n/a
2005	628	37.0	17.0	n/a
2006	941	49.8	18.9	0
2007	922	62.5	14.8	22
2008	1000	67.5	14.8	21.9
2009	1063	61.5	17.3	14.4
2010	1111	57.5	19.3	29.2
2011	1154	62.5	18.4	29.1
2012	1192	67.0	17.7	28.4
2013	1176	61.9	18.9	28.5
2014	1222	64.8	18.8	23.1
2015	1203	66.0	18.2	18
2016	1173	69.0	17.0	21.5
2017	1177	68.5	17.1	15.3
2018	1100	65.1	16.8	29.5
2019	896	58.4	15.3	25.8
2020	874	59.4	14.7	27.6
2021	762	50.0	15.2	32.9
2022	792	49.0	16.1	38.1
2023	787	51.0	15.4	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Traverse Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$216 (3.1%)	$6,717 (96.9%)	$6,933
2020	$196 (2.8%)	$6,798 (97.2%)	$6,994
2021	$752 (9.3%)	$7,336 (90.7%)	$8,088
2022	$413 (5.0%)	$7,869 (95.0%)	$8,282
2023	$574 (6.7%)	$8,040 (93.3%)	$8,614

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Traverse Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 497^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 386^th of 1470 Elementary schools	9%
Ranks 95^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 86^th of 883 Middle schools	2.3%
Ranks 75^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 79^th of 735 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	36.4	58.2	21.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	36.4	58.2	21.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	47	47.8	0.8%
3rd Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	47	47.8	0.8%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	60.3	55.1	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	60.3	55.1	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	53.6	50.7	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	53.6	50.7	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	61	43.1	17.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	61	43.1	17.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	47.6	50.8	3.2%
5th Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	47.6	50.8	3.2%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Traverse Academy)	6.1	21.5	15.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Traverse Academy)	6.1	21.5	15.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	61.5	65.7	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	61.5	65.7	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	50.8	55.2	4.4%
6th Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	50.8	55.2	4.4%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	52.6	46.9	5.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	52.6	46.9	5.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	52.5	45.3	7.2%
7th Grade Math (Grand Traverse Academy)	52.5	45.3	7.2%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Traverse Academy)	42.9	42.4	0.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Traverse Academy)	42.9	42.4	0.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	84.4	82.8	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Traverse Academy)	84.4	82.8	1.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Traverse Academy)	59.7	56.9	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Traverse Academy)	59.7	56.9	2.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Grand Traverse Academy)	76	65.6	10.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (Grand Traverse Academy)	76	65.6	10.4%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Grand Traverse Academy)	74	75.8	1.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Grand Traverse Academy)	74	75.8	1.8%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grand Traverse Academy)	46	33.3	12.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Grand Traverse Academy)	46	33.3	12.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	896	787	12.2%
African American	13	20	53.8%
American Indian	18	8	55.6%
Asian	16	14	12.5%
Hispanic	23	18	21.7%
Pacific Islander	1	6	500%
White	805	712	11.6%
Two or More Races	20	9	55%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.8%	38%	12.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grand Traverse Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1245 Hammond Rd E	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Grand Traverse Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 932-6008	787	51	15.4	38.0%	712 (90.5%)	20 (2.5%)	18 (2.3%)	14 (1.8%)	8 (1.0%)	6 (0.8%)	9 (1.1%)								(n/a)	76.7	35.0	60.0	50.0	47.9	63.6	43.5	43.3	59.4	53.4	50.0	37.1	55.0	65.6	43.5	41.7	51.2	17.7	28.3	70.7	$8,614	$574	$8,040
North EdNew Horizons	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	933 Rose St	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Northwest Education Services	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-5685	77	10	7.7	27.3%	70 (90.9%)	3 (3.9%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
North EdBridgeway	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	301 S Garfield Ave	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Northwest Education Services	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-5683	58	19	2.9	55.2%	52 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.9%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
North EdCreekside School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1100 Silver Dr	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Northwest Education Services	No	No	No	No	(231) 922-6375	59	9	6.5	54.2%	49 (83.1%)	3 (5.1%)	4 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Buckley Community Schools	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	305 S 1st St	Buckley	49620	Wexford County	Buckley Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 269-3325	478	34	14.1	56.9%	453 (94.8%)	5 (1.0%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.7%)								(n/a)	53.8	17.9	46.4	32.1	11.1	43.2	35.3	37.1	37.1	30.6	51.4	26.5	31.4	40.0	55.9	51.3	50.0	8.8	15.4	35.7	$11,963	$1,432	$10,531
Suttons Bay Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	310 S Elm St	Suttons Bay	49682	Leelanau County	Suttons Bay Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(231) 271-8685	181	6	28.4	53.6%	153 (84.5%)	2 (1.1%)	9 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.5%)								(n/a)	64.3		20.8														21.1			33.3	$10,070	$1,018	$9,052

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