Serving 217 students in grades 9-12, Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School's student population of 217 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School 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 Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2390 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School's ranking?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School is ranked #2390 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School is 20-24%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School?
217 students attend Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School offer ?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School part of?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School is part of Great Lakes Learning Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School located?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School is located in the Okemos neighborhood of East Lansing, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Okemos.
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