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LifeTech Academy

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LifeTech Academy ranks 638 th of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

638^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 57% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

LifeTech Academy is an alternative public school in Eaton Rapids, MI, serving 378 students in grades K-12, with a mission to support students who have struggled in traditional school settings.

LifeTech Academy faces significant challenges in student retention and academic achievement. The 4-year graduation rate is critically low at 48%, which is 36 percentage points below the state average of 84%. The dropout rate of 14.6% is more than double the Michigan average of 7.1%. These numbers are particularly striking when compared to nearby alternative programs like Lansing Learning Hub (83.7% graduation rate) and Capital Area K12 Online (100% graduation rate). One factor that may contribute to these outcomes is the school's exceptionally high student-teacher ratio of 40.6 students per teacher—far higher than any other school in the area, including North Star School (4.7) and Capital Area K12 Online (28.5). This suggests a model that relies heavily on independent or online learning rather than individualized classroom support.

Despite these challenges, there are pockets of strength worth noting. The school shows remarkable proficiency in 8th-grade Science (48.5% vs. state 39.2%) and Social Studies (66.7% vs. state 50.3%), and 10th-grade PSAT English Language Arts proficiency is excellent at 74.3% (state 58%). However, math performance is a major concern, with 11th-grade SAT Math proficiency at just 10.5% (state 26.5%). On a positive note, graduation rates have shown a slight upward trend from 48% in 2024-2025 to 58% in 2023-2024, suggesting recent interventions may be helping. The school spends approximately $10,600 per student—less than many peers like Lansing Learning Hub ($15,418)—which raises questions about whether the current funding model is sufficient to meet the complex needs of its at-risk population.

378

Students ?

40.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,684

Per pupil spending ?

64.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48910-2620

(517) 325-5469

District: LifeTech Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.8%

African American:

13.8%

Hispanic:

10.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 44th percentile in 2023 → 48th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Michigan median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Michigan average (48% vs 84%)

!Dropout rate above the Michigan average (15% vs 7%)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Michigan avg41%

Elementary school

638^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 11 pts since 2022

From bottom 47% (2022) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

203^rd of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 41 pts since 2017

From bottom 36% (2017) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

416^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to bottom 48% (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	54.1	638 of 1492	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.4	655 of 1488	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.4	1013 of 1486	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.0	856 of 1470	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.1	717 of 1344	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	493 of 1343	63.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	74.4	240 of 1352	82.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	39.1	813 of 1372	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	44.0	661 of 1199	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.1	857 of 1206	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.7	923 of 1204	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.5	699 of 1198	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.1	203 of 896	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	43.8	491 of 890	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.2	469 of 897	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.8	432 of 883	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.0	365 of 776	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.0	566 of 838	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.3	525 of 821	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	28.7	662 of 919	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	55.0	305 of 789	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.4	424 of 789	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.4	208 of 771	73.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	108 of 834	87.1%	★★★★☆
2025	51.5	367 of 832	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.3	268 of 836	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	243 of 825	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	52.3	377 of 815	53.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	77.2	141 of 813	82.7%	★★★★☆
2025	57.5	290 of 798	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.9	483 of 786	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.6	471 of 797	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	59.1	240 of 687	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.8	446 of 696	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.8	427 of 701	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.1	331 of 688	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.1	393 of 678	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	45.0	416 of 800	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.3	493 of 739	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	68.4	190 of 743	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	42.6	411 of 735	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.4	363 of 531	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.8	521 of 666	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.0	438 of 824	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	18.2	597 of 835	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	49.9	408 of 852	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	19.7	659 of 832	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	39.5	419 of 686	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	8.8	576 of 629	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	52.7	275 of 619	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.8	387 of 611	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.8	377 of 710	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	412 of 719	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.6	486 of 635	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	72.8	127 of 654	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	44.3	341 of 614	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.9	151 of 755	80.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	221 of 693	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.7	242 of 628	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.6	146 of 633	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	55.1	245 of 611	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.6	398 of 707	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	37.0	413 of 671	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.4	432 of 639	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	72.4	137 of 638	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	31.1	446 of 647	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.9	266 of 492	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.8	416 of 708	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2026)82nd percentile+25 vs school

Female (2026)63rd percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)45th percentile-12 vs school

Male (2026)41st percentile-16 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)87th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)83rd percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)65th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2026)61st percentile-16 vs school

High school

Male (2026)68th percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)43rd percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)39th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)38th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts48%+8 vs state

Social Studies47%+6 vs state

Science42%+4 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing34%-18 vs state

Mathematics33%~ state avg

Math28%-8 vs state

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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
LifeTech Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	912 Greyhound Dr	Eaton Rapids	48910	Ingham County	LifeTech Academy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(517) 325-5469	378	9	40.6	64.8%	275 (72.8%)	52 (13.8%)	38 (10.1%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)	73.5	72.5	74.3	47.1	30.0	22.9	34.2	10.5	29.3	50.0	60.5	50.0	51.2	25.0	30.0	26.3	26.3	34.1	51.3	48.5	27.0	41.0	66.7	35.1	$10,684	$236	$10,448
Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency Meadowview Onsite	Public, Alternative	K-12	1790 Packard Hwy	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(517) 541-8723	32	4	8.0	59.4%	25 (78.1%)	3 (9.4%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency Meadowview Offsite	Public, Alternative	K-12	1790 Packard Hwy	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(517) 541-8723	55	6	9.1	61.8%	51 (92.7%)	1 (1.8%)	2 (3.6%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Heartwood School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	625 Hagadorn Rd	Mason	48854	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 244-1404	88	15	6.0	54.5%	55 (62.5%)	12 (13.6%)	14 (15.9%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)								(n/a)
North Star School	Public, Alternative	K-12	611 Hagadorn Rd	Mason	48854	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 244-1354	24	5	4.7	54.2%	20 (83.3%)	3 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Eaton County Youth Facility	Public, Alternative	3-12	822 Courthouse Dr	Charlotte	48837	Eaton County	Grand Ledge Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 925-5403	24	3	8.0	50.0%	16 (66.7%)	7 (29.2%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																									$21,273	$2,891	$18,382
Newcomer Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	301 W Jolly Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(517) 755-2945	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lansing Learning Hub	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4501 Pleasant Grove Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 755-1600	204	2	98.0	88.2%	40 (19.6%)	89 (43.6%)	31 (15.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (21.1%)								(n/a)	327.7	317.1	369.4	283.8	299.3	336.3	12.5	303.5													9.4			12.1	$15,418	$2,317	$13,101
Capital Area K12 Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4501 Pleasant Grove Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 755-1650	353	12	28.5	93.5%	112 (31.7%)	109 (30.9%)	78 (22.1%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (12.5%)								(n/a)	47.8	43.9	33.3	309.1	329.0	13.9	19.1	342.1	1260.8	1361.5	1459.4	15.8	13.6		1355.2	1444.5	1562.7	1664.1	1462.4	13.6	11.4	1456.3	36.4	15.6	$19,649	$2,681	$16,968
Ingham County Youth Center	Public, Alternative	3-12	700 E Jolly Rd	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 755-2946	12	1	12.0	83.3%	1 (8.3%)	7 (58.3%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)								(n/a)																									$31,346	$9,360	$21,986

Frequently Asked Questions about LifeTech Academy

Is LifeTech Academy a good school?

LifeTech Academy ranks 638^th of 1492 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of LifeTech Academy?

Students at LifeTech Academy are 73% White, 14% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend LifeTech Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 378 students attended LifeTech Academy.

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