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ICademy Global

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ICademy Global ranks 700 th of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

700^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 53% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

ICademy Global is a small public charter school academy in Zeeland, MI, serving 197 students in grades K-12 through a flexible, alternative learning model. With a favorable 10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio and about 32% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school offers a personalized approach that stands out in several key ways from nearby options.

The most impressive headline for parents is the school's graduation rate. For the 2024-2025 school year, ICademy Global reports a 94.2% graduation rate—well above the state average of 84.0% and far exceeding comparable schools like Hope Academy of West Michigan (81.4%) and West MI Academy of Environmental Science (70.5%). Its dropout rate of 5.7% is also below the state average and dramatically lower than several peers. The school also shines in English Language Arts, with 7th-grade M-Step proficiency at 64.7% and PSAT scores for 9th and 10th graders at 74.4% and 75.8%—all far above state averages and competitive with top performers like Byron Center Charter School.

However, there are two significant challenges to weigh. Math proficiency is a consistent weak spot—4th-grade math sits at just 16.67% (state: 39.4%), and 10th-grade PSAT math is 24.2% (state: 31.5%). More concerning, chronic absenteeism is a staggering 55.5%, nearly double the state average of 27.9% and much higher than co-located Innocademy (12.9%). This paradox—high graduation rates despite high absenteeism—suggests a flexible, self-paced model where students can succeed without traditional daily attendance. At $14,822 per pupil, spending is higher than several peers, yet it hasn't yet moved the needle on math or attendance. For parents considering this school, the strong outcomes in ELA and graduation are promising, but it's worth asking how the school supports math achievement and keeps students engaged.

197

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,822

Per pupil spending ?

32.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464-8969

(616) 748-5637

District: ICademy Global

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

Hispanic:

14.7%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2023 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (48% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (84%)

✓Above the Michigan median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (56% vs 28% Michigan)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Michigan avg41%

Elementary school

700^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 20 pts since 2017

From bottom 33% (2017) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

255^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

224^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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
2026	49.6	700 of 1492	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.9	688 of 1488	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.1	548 of 1470	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.3	478 of 1344	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.2	867 of 1448	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.7	987 of 1466	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.0	626 of 1580	60.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	69.5	354 of 1334	73.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	52.7	538 of 1198	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.1	822 of 1253	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	65.1	255 of 896	71.5%	★★★★☆
2025	70.5	206 of 890	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	56.7	316 of 897	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	272 of 883	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.3	155 of 776	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	70.0	152 of 675	77.5%	★★★★☆
2019	50.0	357 of 792	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.0	330 of 838	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.3	403 of 821	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.1	357 of 894	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.3	297 of 919	67.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	36.3	503 of 789	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	61.6	237 of 789	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	59.1	249 of 770	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.2	278 of 521	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.4	302 of 794	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	80.5	89 of 834	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	51.0	394 of 815	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	63.5	238 of 813	70.7%	★★★★☆
2025	79.9	126 of 798	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	147 of 786	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	169 of 797	78.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	49.7	311 of 687	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.7	206 of 696	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	47.4	326 of 701	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.8	248 of 688	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.9	180 of 638	71.8%	★★★★☆
2021	65.2	158 of 577	72.6%	★★★★☆
2019	47.4	304 of 624	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.4	250 of 678	63.1%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.8	224 of 800	72.0%	★★★★☆
2025	78.9	121 of 739	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	65.8	207 of 743	72.1%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	185 of 735	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	69.2	170 of 531	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.5	74 of 561	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	30.2	472 of 666	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	69.0	235 of 824	71.5%	★★★★☆
2017	66.2	240 of 835	71.3%	★★★★☆
2016	66.2	265 of 852	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.9	451 of 832	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	54.5	269 of 686	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.7	133 of 629	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	78.3	103 of 619	83.4%	★★★★☆
2023	62.8	196 of 611	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.5	213 of 416	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.8	179 of 719	75.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	120 of 693	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	53.5	266 of 633	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.8	78 of 440	82.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	73.1	131 of 671	80.5%	★★★★☆
2025	75.0	130 of 639	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	53.9	262 of 638	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.6	313 of 647	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.6	112 of 492	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	90.3	43 of 516	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	24.1	458 of 582	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	52.2	338 of 708	52.3%	★★★☆☆

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

Male (2023)73rd percentile+11 vs school

White (2023)55th percentile-8 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)89th percentile+18 vs school

Male (2026)71st percentile~ school

White (2026)55th percentile-17 vs school

Female (2026)36th percentile-35 vs school

High school

Male (2026)83rd percentile+11 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)75th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)61st percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts74%+13 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing54%~ state avg

Science46%+7 vs state

Social Studies40%~ state avg

Math37%~ state avg

Mathematics31%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)			PSAT Mathematics (2026)			SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)			M-Step Social Studies (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 10th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 10th 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
Innocademy	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8485 Homestead Dr	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Innocademy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 505-6829	268	26	10.3	43.3%	139 (51.9%)	2 (0.7%)	109 (40.7%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.5%)								(n/a)									40.0	50.0	54.1	39.1	33.3	46.7	25.0	29.7	17.4	40.0	56.8			24.3			$11,583	$741	$10,842
ICademy Global	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8485 Homestead Dr	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	ICademy Global	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(616) 748-5637	197	18	10.6	32.5%	149 (75.6%)	4 (2.0%)	29 (14.7%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)								(n/a)	71.4	74.4	75.8	25.0	41.0	24.2	53.8	440.4		33.3	53.9	35.3	64.7		16.7	1479.8	1576.1	58.8	61.5	41.4	42.3	30.8	51.7	30.8	$14,822	$1,205	$13,617
Hamilton Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4317 46th St	Holland	49423	Ottawa County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 751-5148	172	9	18.1	38.4%	139 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.9%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.6%)								(n/a)	459.1			54.6			22.2	379.4	40.0	70.0	61.1	40.0	40.0	40.0	50.0	27.8	33.3	33.3	66.7	45.5	22.2	38.9	54.6	16.7	$9,564	$701	$8,863
West Ottawa Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	215 Beech St	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	West Ottawa Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 786-2299	40	1	28.5	55.0%	20 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (40.0%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.0%)								(n/a)																									$23,523	$655	$22,867
Sheldon Pines School	Public, Alternative	K-12	6542 136th Ave	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	Ottawa Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 738-8940	23	6	3.7	65.2%	10 (43.5%)	3 (13.0%)	5 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (21.7%)								(n/a)
Ottawa Area Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	10160 96th Ave	Allendale	49424	Ottawa County	Ottawa Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 738-8940	87	29	3.0	28.7%	56 (64.4%)	7 (8.0%)	14 (16.1%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.0%)								(n/a)
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	12120 Fillmore St	West Olive	49460	Ottawa County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 786-4130	17	4	4.1	82.4%	7 (41.2%)	7 (41.2%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)								(n/a)																									$15,663	$7,904	$7,760
Pine Grove Learning Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2101 52nd St SW	Wyoming	49519	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4900	85	19	4.5	49.4%	36 (42.4%)	17 (20.0%)	21 (24.7%)	3 (3.5%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.1%)								(n/a)
Byron Center Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9930 Burlingame Ave SW	Byron Center	49315	Kent County	Byron Center Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 878-4852	199	18	11.3	56.3%	160 (80.4%)	4 (2.0%)	25 (12.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)								(n/a)	438.3	75.0	72.7	25.0	29.2	408.2	510.0	436.0	26.7	66.7	68.4	40.9	63.6	53.3	61.9	42.1	31.8	36.4	73.7	66.7	70.0	63.2	1814.3	2112.9	$11,413	$615	$10,798
West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4463 Leonard St NW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 791-7454	666	51	13.0	46.5%	394 (59.2%)	63 (9.5%)	181 (27.2%)	5 (0.8%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)								(n/a)	61.4	45.7	76.7	34.1	34.8	38.7	52.2	440.9	41.8	39.0	45.5	30.4	31.8	47.3	34.1	22.2	23.4	25.0	55.6	43.2	43.5	31.1	54.5	52.2	$13,389	$1,812	$11,577

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ICademy Global ranks 700^th of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend ICademy Global?

In the 2024-25 school year, 197 students attended ICademy Global.

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Students at ICademy Global are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

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