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Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

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Gull Lake Virtual Partnership ranks 147 th of 800 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

147^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 800 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 82% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

Gull Lake Virtual Partnership in Battle Creek, MI, is a K-12 virtual school within the Gull Lake Community Schools district, serving 392 students with a flexible online learning model.

This school stands out for its strong academic results, especially in reading and science. For example, 11th graders scored 78% proficient on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, compared to 52.1% statewide, and 9th graders hit 80% proficiency in PSAT English Language Arts versus 60.2% across Michigan. Science scores are equally impressive, with 56.3% proficiency on the 11th-grade M-Step versus 35.2% statewide. However, math is a clear weak spot—10th-grade PSAT math proficiency sits at just 21.43%, well below the district's 38.4% and the state's 31.5%. If your child needs extra math support, this is an area to investigate. The school also maintains a low dropout rate of 1.4% (state average is 7.1%) and a graduation rate of 82.8%, which has been steadily improving. Compared to nearby alternatives like Comstock Compass High School (46.9% graduation, 15.6% dropout) or GalesburgAugusta Alternative Education (61.5% graduation), Gull Lake Virtual clearly serves its students more effectively.

Financially, the school is remarkably efficient, spending just $6,728 per student—a fraction of the $21,452 spent at Comstock Compass or the $141,361 at Doris Klaussen Dev Center. This efficiency, combined with strong literacy outcomes and low dropout rates, suggests the virtual model delivers excellent value. The student-teacher ratio of 15.9 is reasonable, and the school serves a moderate-income population (32.65% free/reduced lunch), which is lower than peer alternative schools. While Marshall Academy boasts a 100% graduation rate, its test scores are significantly weaker (30% ELA proficiency in 7th grade versus Gull Lake's 50%), indicating Gull Lake may offer a more rigorous academic experience. For parents seeking a flexible, cost-effective virtual option with proven strengths in reading and science—but who are willing to address math challenges—this school is worth serious consideration.

392

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,728

Per pupil spending ?

32.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

315 Hutchinson Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49083-8763

(269) 548-3418

District: Gull Lake Community Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2018 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (51% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Michigan alternative schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2018

!Math scores 11 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Michigan avg41%

147^th of 800

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 11 pts since 2018

From top 7% (2018) to top 18% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	74.7	147 of 800	81.6%	★★★★☆
2025	78.9	120 of 739	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	79.0	127 of 743	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	86.6	75 of 735	89.8%	★★★★☆
2021	66.4	136 of 561	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	90.6	59 of 824	92.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	65.3	184 of 686	73.2%	★★★★☆
2025	83.8	67 of 629	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.8	81 of 611	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	83.5	89 of 710	87.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	89.9	49 of 633	92.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	132 of 671	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	63.5	200 of 639	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.5	115 of 638	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	88.4	57 of 647	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	52.6	210 of 516	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	90.2	52 of 708	92.7%	★★★★★

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)

Male (2024)92nd percentile+9 vs school

White (2026)80th percentile~ school

Female (2026)73rd percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts80%+19 vs state

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing78%+26 vs state

Science56%+18 vs state

Social Studies56%+16 vs state

Mathematics34%+8 vs state

Math25%-11 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
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	315 Hutchinson Rd	Battle Creek	49083	Kalamazoo County	Gull Lake Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 548-3418	392	25	15.9	32.7%	328 (83.7%)	12 (3.1%)	29 (7.4%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)								(n/a)		80.0	525.0		26.7	21.4	78.0	34.1					50.0					25.0			56.3			56.3	$6,728	$202	$6,526
Doris Klaussen Dev Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	408 E Jameson Ave	Battle Creek	49014	Calhoun County	Calhoun Intermediate School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 964-9426	204	28	7.3	39.7%	129 (63.2%)	26 (12.7%)	20 (9.8%)	10 (4.9%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.4%)								(n/a)
GalesburgAugusta Alternative Education	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1076 N 37th St	Galesburg	49053	Kalamazoo County	Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 484-2010	31	0		64.5%	22 (71.0%)	7 (22.6%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)							364.0	339.0																	$5,940	$595	$5,344
Comstock Compass High School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3010 Gull Rd	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Comstock Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 250-8930	309	14	21.6	73.1%	138 (44.7%)	92 (29.8%)	27 (8.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	49 (15.9%)								(n/a)																									$21,452	$855	$20,597
Calhoun County Youth Center	Public, Alternative	3-12	14555 18 12 Mile Rd	Marshall	49068	Calhoun County	Calhoun Intermediate School District	No	No	No	No	(269) 986-1289	9	2	4.5	66.7%	5 (55.6%)	4 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Valley Center School	Public, Alternative	1-12	3122 Lake St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(269) 250-9773	30	5	6.0	73.3%	15 (50.0%)	7 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (26.7%)								(n/a)
Marshall Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	18203 Homer Rd	Marshall	49068	Calhoun County	Marshall Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 781-6330	242	17	14.4	60.3%	156 (64.5%)	69 (28.5%)	14 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)	18.8	68.8	30.0	356.9	18.8	338.0	411.7	400.8	23.8	26.7	26.3	18.2	30.0	14.3	1371.5	1461.7	1570.4	20.0	31.6	18.8	25.0	1476.5	25.0	2078.8	$00	$00	$00
Barry Independent School District (Isd) Special Education	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	555 W Woodlawn Ave	Hastings	49058	Barry County	Barry Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(269) 945-9545	56	12	4.5	—	51 (91.1%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gull Lake Virtual Partnership

What district is Gull Lake Virtual Partnership in?

Gull Lake Community Schools

Is Gull Lake Virtual Partnership a good school?

Gull Lake Virtual Partnership ranks 147^th of 800 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gull Lake Virtual Partnership?

Students at Gull Lake Virtual Partnership are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Gull Lake Virtual Partnership?

In the 2024-25 school year, 392 students attended Gull Lake Virtual Partnership.

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2024–25 attendance dataJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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