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#2160 of 3,192 schools in MI
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS
High School · Great Lakes Learning Academy · East Lansing, MI
A charter high school in East Lansing, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2875 EYDE PKWY STE 200, East Lansing, MI 48823
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 4-year record (2018–2021).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,452/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Lansing), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,837
Median home value
$261,100
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
63.8%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Learning Academy MshsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Project SearchEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Michigan Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,645 | Compare → |
| East Lansing High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Great Lakes Learning Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS is listed in Great Lakes Learning Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS is a public high school in East Lansing, MI, part of Great Lakes Learning Academy, serving approximately 217 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,160 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS
What grades does Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS serve?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS rank in MI?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS ranks #2,160 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS a charter school?
Yes, Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS a Title I school?
No, Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS?
68.7% of students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Phone
- (810) 471-4989
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48823)
- 49,379
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48823; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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