Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Summary:

Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School is a public charter virtual school located in East Lansing, Michigan, serving students in grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 682 students. The school is part of the Great Lakes Learning Academy district, which is ranked 515 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a higher percentage of White students compared to the state average, it faces significant challenges in terms of student achievement, graduation rates, and attendance. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 76.4% in 2019-2020 to 61.5% in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has consistently high dropout rates, ranging from 13.4% to 21.7% over the past five years, and has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 39.8% in 2019-2020 to 90.1% in 2022-2023. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the state averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.1% to 52.9%, compared to the state averages of 26.3% to 64.5%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Haslett High School and Okemos High School, Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School performs significantly worse across various metrics, including graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores. The school's declining performance over time and the achievement gaps among different student subgroups suggest the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


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Public, Charter, Virtual 6-12

 2875 Eyde Pkwy
       East Lansing, MI  48823-5431


(810) 471-4989

District: Great Lakes Learning Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
525th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,127 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  28.2 Help
Number of students:  682

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
African American:
13.9%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School ranks worse than 81.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School ranks worse than 70.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.16. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.6%), African American (13.9%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School is 28.2. (See more...)
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Compare Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School employs 24.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School is $17,127.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School 728th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School 525th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

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Great Lakes Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Lakes Learning Academy 515th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.53 422nd 821 48.6%
2018 34.74 586th 838 30.1%
2019 29.66 564th 792 28.8%
2022 22.11 608th 776 21.6%
2023 18.99 707th 883 19.9%
2024 18.12 728th 897 18.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.02 358th 377 5.0%
2024 47.43 85th 201 57.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.44 564th 815 30.8%
2019 29.69 505th 672 24.9%
2022 26.66 530th 691 23.3%
2023 23.25 665th 825 19.4%
2024 18.99 699th 836 16.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.94 551st 794 30.6%
2019 26.69 501st 658 23.9%
2022 27.00 505th 657 23.1%
2023 17.91 653rd 770 15.2%
2024 19.43 635th 771 17.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.21 541st 797 32.1%
2019 24.54 502nd 639 21.4%
2022 21.24 530th 658 19.5%
2023 20.02 623rd 776 19.7%
2024 13.27 697th 786 11.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.58 310th 366 15.3%
2019 58.62 69th 196 64.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.13 534th 678 21.2%
2019 20.96 512th 624 17.9%
2022 17.68 553rd 638 13.3%
2023 23.86 546th 688 20.6%
2024 13.88 634th 701 9.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 66.27 285th 832 65.7%
2016 54.48 379th 852 55.5%
2017 35.52 493rd 835 41.0%
2018 28.77 563rd 824 31.7%
2019 24.23 516th 666 22.5%
2022 31.05 418th 531 21.3%
2023 21.41 572nd 735 22.2%
2024 28.16 525th 743 29.3%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.28 67th 105 36.2%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.13 87th 315 72.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.99 506th 755 33.0%
2019 36.91 353rd 532 33.6%
2023 21.82 504th 614 17.9%
2024 34.84 432nd 654 33.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.90 536th 710 24.5%
2019 20.45 459th 554 17.1%
2022 31.02 340th 416 18.3%
2023 25.29 467th 611 23.6%
2024 17.25 516th 619 16.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.81 499th 707 29.4%
2019 17.14 473rd 543 12.9%
2023 21.96 493rd 611 19.3%
2024 33.34 430th 633 32.1%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.73 154th 254 39.4%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.73 195th 201 3.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.95 541st 708 23.6%
2019 18.98 488th 582 16.2%
2022 25.30 403rd 492 18.1%
2023 18.69 549th 647 15.1%
2024 19.48 533rd 638 16.5%
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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.

Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, September 1, 2017

Open Quote I'm a citizen who is dismayed that this for profit "academy" receives public funds and provides a subpar education and miserable outcomes compared with local school districts. The public even pays for all the TV advertising. Ripoff! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 200 25 0 10 0 0 20 0 255
2015 397 73 6 27 6 1 43 0 553
2016 492 81 8 53 9 0 44 0 687
2017 652 114 16 61 5 2 57 0 907
2018 696 159 18 72 7 0 65 0 1017
2019 729 163 18 78 10 0 63 0 1061
2020 498 104 11 50 4 0 52 0 719
2021 573 128 6 70 7 0 62 0 846
2022 367 62 6 37 3 1 24 0 500
2023 454 95 7 63 3 1 59 0 682

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 Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 255 5.1 49.5 56.9
2015 553 18.0 30.7 52.4
2016 687 22.0 31.2 52.4
2017 907 27.9 32.4 53.7
2018 1017 32.8 30.9 62.2
2019 1061 40.1 26.3 58.2
2020 719 27.7 25.8 57.2
2021 846 20.7 40.7 56.1
2022 500 21.1 23.6 56
2023 682 24.1 28.2 69.6

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 Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 255 5.1 49.5 56.9
2015 553 18.0 30.7 52.4
2016 687 22.0 31.2 52.4
2017 907 27.9 32.4 53.7
2018 1017 32.8 30.9 62.2
2019 1061 40.1 26.3 58.2
2020 719 27.7 25.8 57.2
2021 846 20.7 40.7 56.1
2022 500 21.1 23.6 56
2023 682 24.1 28.2 69.6

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 Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $366 (4.2%) $8,268 (95.8%) $8,634
2020 $475 (4.6%) $9,952 (95.4%) $10,427
2021 $184 (1.7%) $10,684 (98.3%) $10,867
2022 $106 (0.5%) $21,158 (99.5%) $21,265
2023 $00 (0.0%) $17,127 (100.0%) $17,127

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School

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 564th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 707th of 883 Middle schools
 8.9%
Ranks 516th of 666 High schoolsRanks 572nd of 735 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School)38.623.3
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Great Lakes Learning Academy)38.623.3
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School)38.224.6
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Great Lakes Learning Academy)38.224.6
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School)14.75.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Math (Great Lakes Learning Academy)14.75.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School)17.715.8
 1.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Great Lakes Learning Academy)17.715.8
 1.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School)55.838.1
 17.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Great Lakes Learning Academy)55.838.1
 17.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School)22.510.3
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Great Lakes Learning Academy)22.510.3
 12.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School)36.325.3
 11%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Great Lakes Learning Academy)36.325.6
 10.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School)42.729.1
 13.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Great Lakes Learning Academy)42.732
 10.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School)11.85.1
 6.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Great Lakes Learning Academy)11.89.4
 2.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1061682
 35.7%
African American16395
 41.7%
American Indian103
 70%
Asian187
 61.1%
Hispanic7863
 19.2%
Pacific Islander01
White729454
 37.7%
Two or More Races6359
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%69.6%
 11.4%


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Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School ranks 525th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School are 67% White, 14% African American, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 682 students attended Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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