Is ICademy Global a good school?

ICademy Global ranks 316 th of 897 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend ICademy Global?

In the 2022-23 school year, 242 students attended ICademy Global.

What is the racial makeup of ICademy Global?

Students at ICademy Global are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

ICademy Global

Summary:

ICademy Global is a public charter virtual school located in Zeeland, Michigan, serving 242 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a predominantly White student population, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, African American, Asian, Native American, and multiracial students.

ICademy Global has seen significant improvements in recent years, with its four-year graduation rate increasing from 60.8% in 2019-2020 to an impressive 91.8% in 2022-2023, exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has decreased from a high of 21.7% in 2019-2020 to just 2.7% in 2022-2023. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate remains an area of concern, fluctuating between 26.7% and 87.1% in recent years, ICademy Global's students have generally outperformed the state average on standardized tests, including M-Step, SAT, and PSAT.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hope Academy of West Michigan and West MI Academy of Environmental Science, ICademy Global stands out with its higher graduation rates. The school also has a higher percentage of Hispanic students than some of its counterparts in the region. Additionally, ICademy Global's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $12,608 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools, such as Hamilton Virtual School and Byron Center Charter School.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464-8969

(616) 748-5637

District: ICademy Global

SchoolDigger Rank:
316^th of 897 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,608

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.3%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details ICademy Global is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.12. (See more...)

Compare Details ICademy Global ranks better than 64.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.71. (See more...)

Compare Details ICademy Global ranks better than 72.1% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at ICademy Global 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at ICademy Global is $12,608.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks ICademy Global 316^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See ICademy Global in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks ICademy Global 207^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See ICademy Global in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	59.97	626^th	1580	60.4%
2017	32.73	987^th	1466	32.7%
2018	45.16	867^th	1448	40.1%
2022	60.29	478^th	1344	64.4%
2023	60.12	548^th	1470	62.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.49	354^th	1334	73.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.06	822^nd	1253	34.4%
2023	52.71	538^th	1198	55.1%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	64.26	297^th	919	67.7%
2016	57.12	357^th	894	60.1%
2017	45.32	403^rd	821	50.9%
2018	60.96	330^th	838	60.6%
2019	49.99	357^th	792	54.9%
2021	70.03	152^nd	675	77.5%
2022	72.25	155^th	776	80.0%
2023	62.35	272^nd	883	69.2%
2024	56.71	316^th	897	64.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.99	394^th	815	51.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	59.36	302^nd	794	62.0%
2021	42.24	278^th	521	46.6%
2023	59.11	249^th	770	67.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	74.77	169^th	797	78.8%
2024	74.78	147^th	786	81.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	57.36	250^th	678	63.1%
2019	47.44	304^th	624	51.3%
2021	65.16	158^th	577	72.6%
2022	62.91	180^th	638	71.8%
2023	56.76	248^th	688	64.0%
2024	47.36	326^th	701	53.5%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	47.93	451^st	832	45.8%
2016	66.20	265^th	852	68.9%
2017	66.21	240^th	835	71.3%
2018	69.04	235^th	824	71.5%
2019	30.16	472^nd	666	29.1%
2021	81.47	74^th	561	86.8%
2022	69.22	170^th	531	68.0%
2023	69.45	185^th	735	74.8%
2024	65.82	207^th	743	72.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	52.54	213^th	416	48.8%
2023	62.79	196^th	611	67.9%
2024	78.32	103^rd	619	83.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	81.82	78^th	440	82.3%
2024	53.50	266^th	633	58.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at ICademy Global

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.24	338^th	708	52.3%
2019	24.13	458^th	582	21.3%
2021	90.32	43^rd	516	91.7%
2022	75.63	112^th	492	77.2%
2023	47.62	313^th	647	51.6%
2024	53.90	262^nd	638	58.9%

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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

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	169	6	1	28	0	6	210
2015	234	19	5	45	2	15	320
2016	174	12	9	22	4	6	227
2017	150	5	1	19	1	4	180
2018	156	6	0	22	3	8	195
2019	152	9	1	34	3	5	204
2020	153	6	3	38	1	15	216
2021	300	17	6	61	2	27	413
2022	221	17	4	36	1	16	295
2023	187	7	4	31	2	11	242

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

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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 ICademy Global

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	210	8.7	24.0	10
2015	320	13.0	24.6	24.1
2016	227	10.0	22.7	21.6
2017	180	12.0	14.9	20.6
2018	195	10.6	18.3	34.4
2019	204	12.2	16.6	33.8
2020	216	13.4	16.1	31.5
2021	413	18.2	22.6	33.9
2022	295	17.7	16.6	33.9
2023	242	19.3	12.5	36.4

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 ICademy Global

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	210	8.7	24.0	10
2015	320	13.0	24.6	24.1
2016	227	10.0	22.7	21.6
2017	180	12.0	14.9	20.6
2018	195	10.6	18.3	34.4
2019	204	12.2	16.6	33.8
2020	216	13.4	16.1	31.5
2021	413	18.2	22.6	33.9
2022	295	17.7	16.6	33.9
2023	242	19.3	12.5	36.4

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 ICademy Global

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$536 (6.3%)	$8,032 (93.7%)	$8,568
2020	$726 (8.6%)	$7,722 (91.4%)	$8,448
2021	$467 (6.9%)	$6,344 (93.2%)	$6,810
2022	$1,744 (17.4%)	$8,266 (82.6%)	$10,011
2023	$2,507 (19.9%)	$10,101 (80.1%)	$12,608

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on ICademy Global

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 357^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 272^nd of 883 Middle schools	14.3%
Ranks 472^nd of 666 High schools	Ranks 185^th of 735 High schools	45.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (ICademy Global)	59.1	54.5	4.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (ICademy Global)	59.1	54.5	4.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (ICademy Global)	22.7	36.4	13.7%
7th Grade Math (ICademy Global)	22.7	36.4	13.7%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (ICademy Global)	30.4	41.7	11.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (ICademy Global)	30.4	41.7	11.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (ICademy Global)	58.3	62.5	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (ICademy Global)	58.3	62.5	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (ICademy Global)	33.3	33.3
8th Grade Mathematics (ICademy Global)	33.3	33.3
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (ICademy Global)	45.5	56	10.5%
11th Grade Social Studies (ICademy Global)	45.5	56	10.5%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ICademy Global)	32	52	20%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ICademy Global)	32	52	20%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (ICademy Global)	24	31	7%
11th Grade Mathematics (ICademy Global)	24	31	7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	30	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	204	242	18.6%
African American	9	7	22.2%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	34	31	8.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	152	187	23%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.8%	36.4%	2.5%

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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
Innocademy	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8485 Homestead Dr	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Innocademy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 505-6829	269	24	11.3	47.2%	173 (64.3%)	3 (1.1%)	73 (27.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)								(n/a)	71.4	21.4			52.3	55.2	50.0	37.5		38.6	40.0	37.5	25.0		45.8	42.9		20.8			$10,457	$1,684	$8,773
ICademy Global	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8485 Homestead Dr	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	ICademy Global	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(616) 748-5637	242	19	12.5	36.4%	187 (77.3%)	7 (2.9%)	31 (12.8%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)								(n/a)	70.6	17.7	50.0	27.8				52.9	47.4				41.2	15.8		52.9	50.0		17.7	47.2	$12,608	$2,507	$10,101
West Ottawa Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	215 Beech St	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	West Ottawa Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 786-2299	30	2	14.2	53.3%	15 (50.0%)	1 (3.3%)	11 (36.7%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)								(n/a)																					$20,226	$5,852	$14,374
Sheldon Pines School	Public, Alternative	K-12	6542 136th Ave	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	Ottawa Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 738-8970	20	7	2.8	65.0%	11 (55.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (30.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Hamilton Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4815 136th Ave	Hamilton	49419	Allegan County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 751-5148	547	14	39.2	33.1%	448 (81.9%)	3 (0.5%)	49 (9.0%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.2%)								(n/a)					53.9		53.9			30.8		23.1			61.5			23.1			$9,287	$814	$8,473
Ottawa Area Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	10160 96th Ave	Allendale	49401	Ottawa County	Ottawa Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 895-4303	102	29	3.5	38.2%	70 (68.6%)	5 (4.9%)	16 (15.7%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)								(n/a)
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	12120 Fillmore St	West Olive	49460	Ottawa County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 786-4130	24	3	6.9	87.5%	17 (70.8%)	6 (25.0%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$16,508	$8,152	$8,357
Pine Grove Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2101 52nd St SW	Wyoming	49519	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4900	78	15	5.0	39.7%	29 (37.2%)	14 (17.9%)	21 (26.9%)	4 (5.1%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.0%)								(n/a)
Byron Center Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9930 Burlingame Ave SW	Byron Center	49315	Kent County	Byron Center Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 878-4852	193	18	10.6	44.6%	161 (83.4%)	3 (1.6%)	20 (10.4%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)								(n/a)	57.1	21.4			73.7	55.6	35.7	40.0	47.4	63.2	27.8	35.7	26.7	31.6	42.9	21.4	58.3		28.6	75.0	$10,924	$1,600	$9,324
West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4463 Leonard St NW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 791-7454	728	44	16.6	56.2%	446 (61.3%)	69 (9.5%)	171 (23.5%)	9 (1.2%)	12 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (2.6%)								(n/a)	76.5	41.2	75.0	64.3	34.5	43.1	48.2	38.8	35.7	40.0	36.9	37.5	32.0	44.4	46.4	52.9	78.6	10.7	44.1	89.3	$11,180	$2,059	$9,121

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