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Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School

Public, Charter, Virtual Grades 9-12

706^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan High Schools

Better than 12% of Michigan high schools

Summary

Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School is a small alternative public high school in East Lansing, MI, serving 163 students in grades 9-12 within the Great Lakes Learning Academy district.

This school serves a highly at-risk population, with over 82% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The graduation rate for 2024-2025 was just 27.1%, compared to the state average of 84%, and the dropout rate was 38.3%—more than five times the state average. Chronic absenteeism affects 55% of students, though this is a notable improvement from 73.3% the previous year. Academic proficiency is low, with only 24% of 11th graders proficient in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and just 12-16% proficient in science and social studies. The school spends a substantial $22,724 per pupil, reflecting the intensive resources directed toward this challenging population.

The contrast with nearby schools is stark. Within a few miles, Okemos High School and Haslett High School boast graduation rates in the low-to-mid 90s and SAT proficiency rates above 70%. Even the other school in the same district, Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School, located just 0.03 miles away and serving a similar demographic, achieves a 68.6% graduation rate. This suggests the Alternative school absorbs students who have struggled in other settings. There are signs of stabilization—the dropout rate has decreased from a peak of 50.7% in 2023-2024, and chronic absenteeism has improved significantly—but the school remains in a challenging position. For parents considering this option, it's essential to understand that this is a last-resort environment focused on re-engaging students who have not succeeded in traditional schools, rather than a typical academic program.

163

Students ?

30.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,724

Per pupil spending ?

82.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823-5399

(810) 620-7376

District: Great Lakes Learning Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.7%

African American:

27.6%

Two or more races:

11.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 33rd percentile in 2023 → 12th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (17% vs 43% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Michigan average (27% vs 84%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school17%

District avg24%

Michigan avg43%

706^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 22 pts since 2023

From bottom 33% (2023) to bottom 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Great Lakes Learning Academy

543^rd of 625Great Lakes Learning Academy among Michigan districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	9.7	706 of 800	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	5.5	709 of 739	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.9	620 of 743	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.2	490 of 735	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	18.6	501 of 611	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	5.8	615 of 635	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	22.8	528 of 654	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.0	518 of 614	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	14.2	560 of 633	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	67.1	165 of 611	73.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	21.7	519 of 638	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.6	477 of 647	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

White (2024)19th percentile~ school

Female (2023)18th percentile-15 vs school

Male (2024)12th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)3rd percentile~ school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing24%-28 vs state

Social Studies16%-27 vs state

Science12%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th 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
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	2875 Eyde Pkwy	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	Great Lakes Learning Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(810) 620-7376	163	5	30.5	82.2%	81 (49.7%)	45 (27.6%)	11 (6.7%)	5 (3.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.7%)	9.7	706^th of 800 public high schools	11.8%		5.5	709^th of 739 public high schools	4.1%	3							24.0	355.2						12.0		16.0	$22,724	$00	$22,724
Great Lakes Learning Academy Middle/High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	2875 Eyde Pkwy	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	Great Lakes Learning Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(810) 620-7376	760	30	25.2	73.8%	509 (67.0%)	119 (15.7%)	52 (6.8%)	14 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (8.4%)	18.5	620^th of 800 public high schools	22.5%		11.3	654^th of 739 public high schools	11.5%	34	52.9	49.1	42.2	5.1	10.8	5.5	32.8	378.6	24.0	22.6	20.0	16.1	15.9	14.4	24.6	17.8	$10,057	$1,208	$8,849
Project SEARCH	Public	9-12	735 E Shaw Ln	East Lansing	48854	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 244-1210	4	1	4.0	—	3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Okemos High School	Public	9-12	2800 Jolly Rd	Okemos	48864	Ingham County	Okemos Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 706-4900	1,496	78	19.0	14.5%	842 (56.3%)	114 (7.6%)	61 (4.1%)	341 (22.8%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	135 (9.0%)	96.3	21^st of 800 public high schools	97.4%		97.3	14^th of 739 public high schools	98.1%	7		87.9	88.0		66.4	68.3	77.8	56.1						61.7		69.4	$14,684	$339	$14,345
East Lansing High School	Public	9-12	509 Burcham Dr	East Lansing	48823	Ingham County	East Lansing School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 333-7500	1,231	57	21.6	31.8%	660 (53.6%)	249 (20.2%)	125 (10.2%)	67 (5.4%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	124 (10.1%)	78.1	130^th of 800 public high schools	83.8%		83.3	88^th of 739 public high schools	88.1%	42		70.4	74.7		41.0	44.7	66.3	36.8						51.1		47.2	$15,407	$671	$14,736
Haslett High School	Public	9-12	5450 Marsh Rd	Haslett	48840	Ingham County	Haslett Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 339-8249	774	39	19.7	18.9%	541 (69.9%)	34 (4.4%)	83 (10.7%)	38 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (9.8%)	93	39^th of 800 public high schools	95.1%		89.3	58^th of 739 public high schools	92.2%	19		80.4	80.2		58.8	61.7	72.5	53.3						59.6		63.9	$14,282	$299	$13,983
SAIL Lansing	Public	9-12	200 N Foster Ave	Lansing	48854	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(517) 244-1210	12	2	6.0	33.3%	5 (41.7%)	5 (41.7%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Eastern High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	626 Marshall St	Lansing	48912	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1050	798	40	19.8	86.6%	152 (19.0%)	283 (35.5%)	229 (28.7%)	28 (3.5%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	97 (12.2%)	22.2	597^th of 800 public high schools	25.4%		16.4	611^th of 739 public high schools	17.3%	14		42.0	36.3		15.7	12.9	37.9	12.6						22.9		28.2	$21,269	$3,132	$18,137
Everett High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3900 Stabler St	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(517) 755-1080	1,017	51	19.8	88.6%	188 (18.5%)	430 (42.3%)	204 (20.1%)	106 (10.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (8.7%)	13	677^th of 800 public high schools	15.4%		16.7	607^th of 739 public high schools	17.9%	70		30.9	33.5		5.8	9.4	28.9	8.1						17.1		21.2	$19,861	$3,193	$16,668
Ingham AcademyFamily Center	Public	7-12	1601 W Holmes Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(517) 352-2692	41	4	9.2	82.9%	10 (24.4%)	24 (58.5%)	3 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.3%)								(n/a)			340.0			285.7	270.0	249.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School

What is the racial makeup of Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School?

Students at Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School are 50% White, 28% African American, 12% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 163 students attended Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School.

What district is Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School in?

Great Lakes Learning Academy

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