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North Central Academy Campus

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North Central Academy Campus ranks 1051 st of 1488 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

1051^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 29% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

North Central Academy Campus is an alternative public charter school located in Mancelona, Michigan, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 176 students. The school is part of the Bay City Academy district.

North Central Academy Campus faces significant challenges, with fluctuating graduation rates ranging from 65.2% to 88.8%, higher dropout rates than nearby alternative schools, and very high chronic absenteeism rates reaching up to 56.9%. The school also underperforms compared to nearby alternative schools, such as Ellsworth Community School and Central Lake Public Schools, as well as the state average in M-Step/PSAT proficiency across various grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, North Central Academy Campus scored 17.65% proficient compared to 69.23% at Ellsworth Community School and 38.9% statewide. Additionally, North Central Academy Campus has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.17% to 89.2%, which is significantly higher than the nearby alternative schools.

Despite these challenges, the data suggests that North Central Academy Campus has the potential to improve its outcomes. The school's recent increases in spending per student, from $8,133 in 2020-2021 to $10,449 in 2023-2024, indicate that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help students succeed. Examining the practices and approaches of the nearby successful alternative schools could provide valuable insights for North Central Academy Campus to enhance its own performance and address the unique needs of its student population.

174

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,449

Per pupil spending ?

70.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5055 Corey Rd
Mancelona, MI 49659-9467

(231) 584-2080

District: Bay City Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.3%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓89% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (83%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (33% vs 44% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (48% vs 28% Michigan)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg29%

Michigan avg44%

Elementary school

1,051^st of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

609^th of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 49% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

111^th of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 39 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to top 15% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Alternative Schools in the Bay City Academy

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	27.3	1051 of 1488	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.5	1165 of 1486	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.9	1296 of 1448	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	15.6	1234 of 1466	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	49.9	796 of 1548	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.2	1095 of 1580	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2018	12.2	1299 of 1443	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	49.0	650 of 1346	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	12.7	1293 of 1397	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	12.6	1098 of 1206	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.8	1135 of 1204	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	3.6	1240 of 1253	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	28.9	609 of 890	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	69.0	235 of 894	73.7%	★★★★☆
2015	49.5	468 of 919	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	48.3	402 of 832	51.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	12.8	635 of 696	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	111 of 739	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	52.1	326 of 743	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	17.9	600 of 835	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	42.8	464 of 852	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	70.2	165 of 639	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	39.9	381 of 638	40.3%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)52nd percentile+22 vs school

Female (2018)10th percentile~ school

White (2025)9th percentile-20 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)52nd percentile+20 vs school

White (2025)9th percentile-23 vs school

High school

White (2025)74th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies41%-4 vs state

Science37%~ state avg

English Language Arts25%-16 vs state

Math24%-19 vs state

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Schools Near North Central Academy Campus

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)					M-Step Math (2025)					M-Step Science (2025)			M-Step Social Studies (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Central Academy Campus	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5055 Corey Rd	Mancelona	49659	Antrim County	Bay City Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 584-2080	174	13	13.3	70.1%	164 (94.3%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)								(n/a)	50.0				17.7	41.2	18.8		21.4	23.5					37.5	31.3	45.5		31.3	54.6	$10,449	$1,535	$8,914
Alba School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5935 Elm St	Alba	49611	Antrim County	Alba Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 584-2000	96	8	11.4	78.1%	88 (91.7%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)								(n/a)																	60.0			30.0	$16,502	$2,893	$13,609
Boyne Falls Public School	Public, Magnet, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1662 M75 S	Boyne Falls	49713	Charlevoix County	Boyne Falls Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 549-2211	196	18	10.8	71.4%	185 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)								(n/a)	66.7	33.3			25.0	45.8	62.5	17.7	26.7	31.3	41.7	50.0	17.7	20.0	75.0	33.3		37.5	66.7		$20,719	$2,079	$18,640
Central Lake Public Schools	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8169 W State St	Central Lake	49622	Antrim County	Central Lake Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 544-3141	223	23	9.9	74.9%	206 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.6%)								(n/a)	57.1				21.1	26.3	28.6		50.0	31.6	36.8	28.6		57.1	21.4	26.7		30.8	26.7		$23,467	$3,147	$20,320
Concord Academy Boyne	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	401 E Dietz Rd	Boyne City	49712	Charlevoix County	Concord Academy - Boyne	Yes	No	No	Yes	(231) 582-0194	188	16	11.9	46.3%	166 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)								(n/a)	72.7																			40.0	$00	$00	$00
Ellsworth Community School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	9467 Park St	Ellsworth	49729	Antrim County	Ellsworth Community School	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 588-2544	228	17	13.3	56.1%	201 (88.2%)	7 (3.1%)	9 (3.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)								(n/a)	78.9	52.6	66.7	22.2	69.2	54.6	33.3	66.7	30.4	38.5	63.6	41.7	50.0	17.4	25.0	52.6	55.6		42.1	55.6	$17,580	$1,632	$15,948

Frequently Asked Questions about North Central Academy Campus

How many students attend North Central Academy Campus?

In the 2024-25 school year, 174 students attended North Central Academy Campus.

What is the racial makeup of North Central Academy Campus?

Students at North Central Academy Campus are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is North Central Academy Campus in?

Bay City Academy

Is North Central Academy Campus a good school?

North Central Academy Campus ranks 1051^st of 1488 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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