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#2795 of 3,192 schools in MI

Relevant Academy of Eaton County

High School · Relevant Academy of Eaton County · Grand Ledge, MI

A charter high school in Grand Ledge, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

220 LAMSON ST RELEVANT ACADEMY, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

  • Math 10% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2019)
  • ≤20% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2019
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness1.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate≤20%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$10,587
Chronic Absenteeism57.3%

Students at Relevant Academy of Eaton County score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2011–2019), then recovered 10 points since 2016, reaching 20% in 2019.

Show all 9 years
2011
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)

Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Relevant Academy of Eaton County 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated707/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Ledge), 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

$93,161

Median home value

$239,300

Median rent

$1,034/mo

College educated

39%

Homeownership

81.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grand Ledge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–120.3 mi1,683Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Relevant Academy of Eaton County

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,587NCES 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.

Relevant Academy of Eaton County is listed in Relevant Academy of Eaton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Relevant Academy of Eaton County

Relevant Academy of Eaton County is a public high school in Grand Ledge, MI, part of Relevant Academy of Eaton County, serving approximately 89 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,795 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Relevant Academy of Eaton County

What grades does Relevant Academy of Eaton County serve?

Relevant Academy of Eaton County serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Relevant Academy of Eaton County?

Relevant Academy of Eaton County has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Relevant Academy of Eaton County?

The student-teacher ratio at Relevant Academy of Eaton County is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Relevant Academy of Eaton County rank in MI?

Relevant Academy of Eaton County ranks #2,795 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Relevant Academy of Eaton County's MySchoolScout rating?

Relevant Academy of Eaton County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Relevant Academy of Eaton County?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Relevant Academy of Eaton County has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).

Is Relevant Academy of Eaton County a charter school?

Yes, Relevant Academy of Eaton County is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Relevant Academy of Eaton County a Title I school?

No, Relevant Academy of Eaton County is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Relevant Academy of Eaton County?

75.3% of students at Relevant Academy of Eaton County 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
89
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Eaton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.3%
4-Year Graduation
≤20%
Area population (ZIP 48837)
19,822
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
42.8
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 48837; 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, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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