Is Insight School of Michigan a good school?

Insight School of Michigan ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Michigan high schools.

How many students attend Insight School of Michigan?

In the 2022-23 school year, 652 students attended Insight School of Michigan.

What is the racial makeup of Insight School of Michigan?

Students at Insight School of Michigan are 61% White, 23% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Insight School of Michigan

Summary:

Insight School of Michigan is a public charter virtual high school serving grades 9-12 in Lansing, Michigan, with a student population of 652 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White (60.58%), followed by African American (23.16%) and Hispanic (8.13%) students.

Despite its virtual nature, Insight School of Michigan faces significant challenges compared to nearby traditional public high schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20-25% of Michigan high schools, with a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its four-year graduation rate has been steadily low, ranging from 43.5% to 57.2% over the past 5 years, significantly below the state average. Insight School of Michigan also struggles with high dropout rates, ranging from 21.9% to 28.2%, and chronic absenteeism as high as 70.6% in the 2022-2023 school year. Standardized test scores for Insight School of Michigan students are significantly lower than their peers at nearby schools, such as Grand Ledge High School and Waverly Senior High School.

Interestingly, Insight School of Michigan has a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools. The school also has a high percentage of students (77.15%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Despite spending more per student ($12,951 in 2022-2023) than the nearby traditional public high schools, Insight School of Michigan's academic performance, graduation rates, and attendance rates remain significantly lower than its counterparts in the Grand Ledge Public Schools, Lansing Public School District, and Waverly Community Schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 9-12

526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917-8263

(517) 580-0020

District: Insight School of Michigan

SchoolDigger Rank:
579^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,951

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 652

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.6%

African American:

23.2%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Insight School of Michigan is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.6. (See more...)

Compare Details Insight School of Michigan ranks worse than 77.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Insight School of Michigan 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 (60.6%), African American (23.2%), Hispanic (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Insight School of Michigan is 17. (See more...)

Compare Insight School of Michigan employs 38.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Insight School of Michigan is $12,951.

Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Insight School of Michigan:

SchoolDigger ranks Insight School of Michigan 579^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Insight School of Michigan in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

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Insight School of Michigan:

SchoolDigger ranks Insight School of Michigan 508^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Insight School of Michigan

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	7.35	782^nd	821	4.8%
2018	10.17	792^nd	838	5.5%
2019	6.60	759^th	792	4.2%

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

Rank History for Insight School of Michigan

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Rank History for all high school students at Insight School of Michigan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	12.69	635^th	835	24.0%
2018	14.09	655^th	824	20.5%
2019	5.47	633^rd	666	5.0%
2021	14.23	510^th	561	9.1%
2023	18.51	603^rd	735	18.0%
2024	22.55	579^th	743	22.1%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Insight School of Michigan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	2.79	93^rd	93	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Insight School of Michigan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.91	145^th	315	54.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Insight School of Michigan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.69	598^th	755	20.8%
2019	5.08	510^th	532	4.1%
2023	24.49	491^st	614	20.0%
2024	25.85	498^th	654	23.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Insight School of Michigan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	9.49	599^th	710	15.6%
2019	2.89	538^th	554	2.9%
2023	9.69	558^th	611	8.7%
2024	20.47	494^th	619	20.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Insight School of Michigan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	15.25	572^nd	707	19.1%
2019	4.07	522^nd	543	3.9%
2023	23.70	475^th	611	22.3%
2024	16.07	547^th	633	13.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Insight School of Michigan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.85	138^th	254	45.7%
2023	44.76	78^th	170	54.1%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Insight School of Michigan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.91	181^st	201	10.0%
2024	45.65	103^rd	195	47.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Insight School of Michigan

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	7.49	628^th	708	11.3%
2019	3.19	570^th	582	2.1%
2022	4.47	489^th	492	0.6%
2023	11.73	591^st	647	8.7%
2024	11.53	582^nd	638	8.8%

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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

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Enrollment information for Insight School of Michigan

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	295	62	2	28	2	0	34	423
2016	500	94	0	46	7	1	28	676
2017	508	124	5	64	8	0	65	774
2018	502	138	6	61	8	0	73	788
2019	493	127	8	68	6	0	67	769
2020	547	113	7	60	4	0	49	780
2021	489	146	10	75	6	3	56	785
2022	338	141	5	61	4	2	47	598
2023	395	151	4	53	4	0	45	652

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 Insight School of Michigan

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	423	10.0	42.3	44.9
2016	676	24.0	28.1	63
2017	774	31.4	24.6	67.3
2018	788	35.3	22.2	75.8
2019	769	30.3	25.3	74
2020	780	33.0	23.6	75.4
2021	785	40.3	19.4	79
2022	598	38.0	15.7	99.5
2023	652	38.2	17.0	77.1

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 Insight School of Michigan

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	423	10.0	42.3	44.9
2016	676	24.0	28.1	63
2017	774	31.4	24.6	67.3
2018	788	35.3	22.2	75.8
2019	769	30.3	25.3	74
2020	780	33.0	23.6	75.4
2021	785	40.3	19.4	79
2022	598	38.0	15.7	99.5
2023	652	38.2	17.0	77.1

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 Insight School of Michigan

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$531 (5.8%)	$8,575 (94.2%)	$9,106
2020	$677 (7.2%)	$8,762 (92.8%)	$9,439
2021	$910 (9.3%)	$8,851 (90.7%)	$9,762
2022	$2,562 (20.9%)	$9,724 (79.1%)	$12,286
2023	$2,986 (23.1%)	$9,965 (76.9%)	$12,951

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Insight School of Michigan

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 633^rd of 666 High schools	Ranks 603^rd of 735 High schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Insight School of Michigan)	18.3	21.6	3.3%
11th Grade Social Studies (Insight School of Michigan)	18.3	21.6	3.3%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Insight School of Michigan)	19.6	20.7	1.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Insight School of Michigan)	19.6	20.7	1.1%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	769	652	15.2%
African American	127	151	18.9%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	8	4	50%
Hispanic	68	53	22.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	493	395	19.9%
Two or More Races	67	45	32.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74%	77.1%	3.2%

Schools Near Insight School of Michigan

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th 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
Insight School of Michigan	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	526 S Creyts Rd	Lansing	48917	Eaton County	Insight School of Michigan	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(517) 580-0020	652	38	17.0	77.1%	395 (60.6%)	151 (23.2%)	53 (8.1%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.9%)	22.5	579^th of 743 public high schools	22.1%		18.5	603^rd of 735 public high schools	18.0%	24			23.7			27.4		24.4	$12,951	$2,986	$9,965
SAIL Waverly	Public	9-12	160 Snow Rd	Lansing	48917	Eaton County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(517) 244-1210	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waverly Senior High School	Public	9-12	160 Snow Rd	Lansing	48917	Eaton County	Waverly Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 323-3831	1,000	52	19.2	57.6%	325 (32.5%)	364 (36.4%)	141 (14.1%)	48 (4.8%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	113 (11.3%)	32.5	490^th of 743 public high schools	34.1%		28.1	532^nd of 735 public high schools	27.6%	42			45.8	12.3		26.4		30.1	$14,685	$1,223	$13,462
JW Sexton High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	102 McPherson Ave	Lansing	48915	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1070	976	55	17.8	90.4%	172 (17.6%)	505 (51.7%)	133 (13.6%)	57 (5.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	105 (10.8%)	6.9	694^th of 743 public high schools	6.6%		8.7	675^th of 735 public high schools	8.2%	19	27.8	5.6	19.2		10.9	7.5		13.1	$20,435	$5,648	$14,788
Lansing Learning Hub	Public	6-12	4501 Pleasant Grove Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 755-3038	58	0		89.7%	9 (15.5%)	29 (50.0%)	7 (12.1%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (20.7%)								(n/a)									$13,587	$3,945	$9,642
Ingham AcademyFamily Center	Public	7-12	1601 W Holmes Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(517) 352-2692	49	4	12.2	81.6%	6 (12.2%)	36 (73.5%)	6 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hill Center	Public	9-12	5815 Wise Rd	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 755-2800	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Everett High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	3900 Stabler St	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1080	1,232	61	20.0	88.2%	255 (20.7%)	522 (42.4%)	222 (18.0%)	98 (8.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	132 (10.7%)	14.6	633^rd of 743 public high schools	14.8%		16.5	619^th of 735 public high schools	15.8%	14	41.2	7.8	25.8		16.4	15.8	13.0	20.7	$18,500	$5,183	$13,317
Relevant Academy of Eaton County	Public, Charter	9-12	220 Lamson St	Grand Ledge	48837	Eaton County	Relevant Academy of Eaton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 925-5450	63	4	14.6	76.2%	45 (71.4%)	5 (7.9%)	9 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)								(n/a)									$9,375	$516	$8,859
Grand Ledge High School	Public	9-12	820 Spring St	Grand Ledge	48837	Eaton County	Grand Ledge Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 925-5823	1,650	83	19.9	25.6%	1,278 (77.5%)	72 (4.4%)	140 (8.5%)	66 (4.0%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	87 (5.3%)	68.5	188^th of 743 public high schools	74.7%		65.2	211^th of 735 public high schools	71.3%	23			71.8	34.5		42.9		35.0	$11,880	$1,479	$10,401

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