Creative Technologies Academy

350 Pine St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Creative Technologies Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Creative Technologies Academy's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Creative Technologies Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creative Technologies Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1858 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
34%
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35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Creative Technologies Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Creative Technologies Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
87%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Creative Technologies Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Creative Technologies Academy and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Creative Technologies Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Creative Technologies Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creative Technologies Academy's ranking?
Creative Technologies Academy is ranked #1858 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Creative Technologies Academy often compared to?
Creative Technologies Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Academy Of West Michigan, West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creative Technologies Academy?
The graduation rate of Creative Technologies Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Creative Technologies Academy?
314 students attend Creative Technologies Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Creative Technologies Academy students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative Technologies Academy?
Creative Technologies Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Creative Technologies Academy offer ?
Creative Technologies Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Creative Technologies Academy part of?
Creative Technologies Academy is part of Creative Technologies Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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