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#1581 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 50% in state
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
School · Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy · Manistee, MI
A charter school in Manistee, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 FILER ST STE 324, Manistee, MI 49660
- Math 11% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 26% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manistee), 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
$62,211
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee ISD Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 44 | 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.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,099NCES 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.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is listed in Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is a public school in Manistee, MI, part of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, serving approximately 3,517 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,581 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
What grades does Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy serve?
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy?
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 3,517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy rank in MI?
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy ranks #1,581 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy?
79.4% of students at Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 216
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Manistee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (231) 794-5999
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49660)
- 14,501
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 49660; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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