High Schools in Great Lakes Learning Academy

The Great Lakes Learning Academy district in Michigan operates two high schools: Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School. Both schools are struggling academically, with low proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state averages.

The Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School has an enrollment of 646 students and is ranked 654th out of 739 Michigan high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School has an enrollment of 217 students and is ranked 709th out of 739 Michigan high schools, with a 0-star rating. Both schools have a 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a dropout rate of 7.6% for the 2023-2024 school year.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with both schools reporting a rate of 29.5% for the 2023-2024 school year. The schools also face socioeconomic challenges, with over 66% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the alternative high school receives higher per-student funding ($18,369) compared to the middle/high school ($13,854), this additional funding does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization.