Great Lakes Online Education

Summary:

Great Lakes Online Education is a small, alternative public virtual school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Grayling, Michigan, with a student population of 95 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Crawford AuSable Schools district, which is ranked 234 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Great Lakes Online Education has seen some improvements in its four-year graduation rate, from 28.5% in 2018-2019 to 56.6% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than the state and district averages. The school also struggles with high dropout rates, ranging from 18.5% to 33.3% over the past five years, and significantly lower test scores compared to the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 42.9% in the Crawford AuSable Schools district and 37.5% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.63% to 84.21% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby COOR Special Educational Center, another alternative school, has a significantly lower four-year graduation rate (0.0%) and a higher chronic absenteeism rate (51.2%) compared to Great Lakes Online Education, suggesting that the online school may be performing better than some of the other alternative schools in the region. Additionally, Great Lakes Online Education has seen a significant increase in its per-student spending, from $2,506 in 2020-2021 to $4,768 in 2022-2023, which could potentially lead to improved outcomes for the school's students.


Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

 1135 N Old 27
       Grayling, MI  49738-9777


(989) 344-3766

District: Crawford AuSable Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
557th of 743 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,768 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Two or more races:
5.3%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Great Lakes Online Education ranks worse than 75% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.49. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Great Lakes Online Education 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.2% 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 Online Education is 19. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Lakes Online Education is $4,768.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great Lakes Online Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Lakes Online Education 557th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Great Lakes Online Education in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Crawford AuSable Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Crawford AuSable Schools 234th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Great Lakes Online Education

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Rank History for all students at Great Lakes Online Education

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.49 557th 743 25.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Lakes Online Education

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.87 472nd 654 27.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Great Lakes Online Education

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.87 444th 619 28.3%
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Rank History for White students at Great Lakes Online Education

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.76 599th 638 6.1%
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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 Online Education Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Great Lakes Online Education

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 43 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 47
2016 47 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 52
2017 67 2 2 4 1 0 0 0 76
2018 52 1 2 3 0 0 2 0 60
2019 50 1 2 1 0 0 2 0 56
2020 75 1 2 2 0 0 2 0 82
2021 278 1 3 15 2 0 12 0 311
2022 98 0 2 1 1 0 3 0 105
2023 84 0 1 3 2 0 5 0 95

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 Online Education

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 47 3.0 15.6 53.2
2016 52 3.0 17.3 46.2
2017 76 4.2 18.0 36.8
2018 60 5.2 11.5 68.3
2019 56 5.2 10.7 58.9
2020 82 4.5 18.2 70.7
2021 311 5.1 60.2 64.6
2022 105 5.6 18.7 67.6
2023 95 5.0 19.0 84.2

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 Online Education

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 47 3.0 15.6 53.2
2016 52 3.0 17.3 46.2
2017 76 4.2 18.0 36.8
2018 60 5.2 11.5 68.3
2019 56 5.2 10.7 58.9
2020 82 4.5 18.2 70.7
2021 311 5.1 60.2 64.6
2022 105 5.6 18.7 67.6
2023 95 5.0 19.0 84.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Great Lakes Online Education

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $34 (0.6%) $5,419 (99.4%) $5,453
2020 $49 (1.1%) $4,491 (98.9%) $4,540
2021 $430 (17.2%) $2,075 (82.8%) $2,506
2022 $264 (5.7%) $4,342 (94.3%) $4,606
2023 $319 (6.7%) $4,449 (93.3%) $4,768

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Lakes Online Education

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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students5695
 69.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian02
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White5084
 68%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%84.2%
 25.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Lakes Online Education

Students at Great Lakes Online Education are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Great Lakes Online Education.

Great Lakes Online Education ranks 557th of 743 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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