Blue Water Learning Academy serves 23 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Blue Water Learning Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Water Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Blue Water Learning Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Blue Water Learning Academy?
23 students attend Blue Water Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Blue Water Learning Academy students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Water Learning Academy?
Blue Water Learning Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Water Learning Academy offer ?
Blue Water Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Blue Water Learning Academy part of?
Blue Water Learning Academy is part of Blue Water Learning Academy School District.
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