Global Preparatory 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
8%
Black
(19-20)80%
18%
White
(19-20)6%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
82%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Global Preparatory 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Global Preparatory Academy?
107 students attend Global Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Global Preparatory Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does Global Preparatory Academy offer ?
Global Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Global Preparatory Academy part of?
Global Preparatory Academy is part of Global Preparatory Academy School District.
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