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#2030 of 3,192 schools in MI
Insight School of Michigan
High School · Insight School of Michigan · Lansing, MI
A charter high school in Lansing, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
526 S CREYTS RD STE A, Lansing, MI 48917
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 55.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Insight School of Michigan score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 20% in 2021, across a 8-year record (2014–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Insight School of Michigan 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$73,259
Median home value
$211,300
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48917; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 968 | Compare → |
| Lifetech AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Jw Sexton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 8–12 | 3.4 mi | 745 | Compare → |
| Capital Area K12 OnlineEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 396 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Insight School of Michigan
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,655NCES 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.
Insight School of Michigan is listed in Insight School of Michigan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Insight School of Michigan
Insight School of Michigan is a public high school in Lansing, MI, part of Insight School of Michigan, serving approximately 678 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,030 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Insight School of Michigan
What grades does Insight School of Michigan serve?
Insight School of Michigan serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Insight School of Michigan?
Insight School of Michigan has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Insight School of Michigan?
The student-teacher ratio at Insight School of Michigan is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Insight School of Michigan rank in MI?
Insight School of Michigan ranks #2,030 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Insight School of Michigan's MySchoolScout rating?
Insight School of Michigan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Insight School of Michigan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Insight School of Michigan has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Insight School of Michigan a charter school?
Yes, Insight School of Michigan is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Insight School of Michigan a Title I school?
No, Insight School of Michigan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Insight School of Michigan?
79.6% of students at Insight School of Michigan 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
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 93.1%
- Phone
- (517) 580-0020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 55.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48917)
- 32,029
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 48917; 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, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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