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Leland Public School

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Leland Public School ranks 206 th of 1488 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

206^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Alternative Schools

Better than 86% of Michigan alternative schools

Summary

Leland Public School is an alternative public school located in Leland, Michigan, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 433 students. The school is part of the Leland Public School District.

Leland Public School consistently outperforms the state average in various standardized test scores, including M-Step English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as SAT and PSAT assessments. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $19,245 in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.3 compared to nearby schools. However, Leland Public School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.26%) compared to the nearby Northwest Education Services and Glen Lake Community Schools, which range from 60.66% to 73.81%.

Despite the school's strong academic performance, Leland Public School still struggles with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.6%, which could be an area for further investigation and improvement. Overall, Leland Public School stands out as an alternative school with exceptional academic performance, efficient resource allocation, and a focus on supporting student learning and achievement, though the school's higher socioeconomic status compared to nearby alternative schools suggests there may be opportunities for further support for all students.

421

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,245

Per pupil spending ?

30.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 N Grand Ave
Leland, MI 49654-5024

(231) 256-9857

District: Leland Public School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2022 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (56% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Michigan alternative schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Michigan average (83%)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Michigan avg40%

Elementary school

206^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

137^th of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

148^th of 739

Michigan public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From top 42% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan High Schools →

★★★★★

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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	85.1	206 of 1488	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	84.4	195 of 1486	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	87.4	145 of 1470	90.1%	★★★★★
2022	71.1	326 of 1344	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	62.2	366 of 1153	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.2	643 of 1408	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.1	702 of 1448	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.0	613 of 1466	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	67.8	447 of 1548	71.1%	★★★★☆
2015	67.2	499 of 1580	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.6	649 of 1533	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.4	567 of 1563	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	71.1	422 of 1566	73.1%	★★★★☆
2011	69.1	497 of 1552	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.4	507 of 1552	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.2	570 of 1589	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	77.5	275 of 1577	82.6%	★★★★☆
2007	74.0	334 of 1565	78.7%	★★★★☆
2006	67.8	502 of 1545	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	81.3	200 of 1338	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	89.2	88 of 1342	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	88.1	91 of 1321	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	58.1	408 of 1106	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.8	382 of 902	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.8	565 of 1171	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.9	622 of 1443	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	69.8	306 of 1346	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.1	298 of 1381	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	189 of 1350	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	69.3	241 of 1099	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.4	177 of 749	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	48.1	585 of 1134	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.6	803 of 1397	42.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	77.9	267 of 1366	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	270 of 1347	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	219 of 1334	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.6	278 of 1139	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	61.2	310 of 915	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.8	769 of 1196	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.8	740 of 1446	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	85.2	134 of 1206	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	86.2	118 of 1204	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	87.5	104 of 1198	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	74.9	235 of 1102	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	276 of 1005	72.5%	★★★★☆
2019	51.8	534 of 1128	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.0	574 of 1253	54.2%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	79.7	137 of 890	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	78.4	138 of 897	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.3	131 of 883	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	160 of 776	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.4	117 of 675	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	66.6	214 of 792	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	223 of 838	73.4%	★★★★☆
2017	72.1	170 of 821	79.3%	★★★★☆
2016	80.6	132 of 894	85.2%	★★★★☆
2015	73.8	186 of 919	79.8%	★★★★☆
2014	80.3	134 of 921	85.5%	★★★★☆
2013	90.2	60 of 919	93.5%	★★★★★
2012	87.3	75 of 900	91.7%	★★★★★
2011	81.1	96 of 858	88.8%	★★★★☆
2010	86.3	23 of 851	97.3%	★★★★★
2009	82.4	90 of 847	89.4%	★★★★☆
2008	77.0	166 of 839	80.2%	★★★★☆
2007	83.6	70 of 823	91.5%	★★★★★
2006	74.2	193 of 806	76.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	76.5	132 of 789	83.3%	★★★★☆
2024	54.2	284 of 771	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.6	101 of 770	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	119 of 657	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	68.2	175 of 658	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	68.0	220 of 794	72.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	80.2	96 of 832	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	62.0	246 of 836	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	61.7	244 of 825	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	67.2	149 of 691	78.4%	★★★★☆
2019	64.5	179 of 672	73.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	157 of 798	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	116 of 786	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.0	158 of 776	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	58.1	219 of 658	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.2	121 of 540	77.6%	★★★★☆
2019	47.2	309 of 639	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.3	225 of 797	71.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	77.6	124 of 696	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	105 of 701	85.0%	★★★★☆
2023	79.4	111 of 688	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	105 of 638	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	83.3	74 of 577	87.2%	★★★★☆
2019	69.8	156 of 624	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.2	207 of 678	69.5%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	75.8	148 of 739	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	62.9	235 of 743	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	89.9	51 of 735	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	76.6	117 of 531	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	84 of 561	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	80.7	114 of 666	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	86.5	83 of 824	89.9%	★★★★★
2017	86.0	86 of 835	89.7%	★★★★☆
2016	86.3	91 of 852	89.3%	★★★★☆
2015	59.0	352 of 832	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	86.6	79 of 799	90.1%	★★★★★
2013	86.4	90 of 805	88.8%	★★★★☆
2012	91.2	49 of 773	93.7%	★★★★★
2011	88.1	46 of 784	94.1%	★★★★★
2010	90.7	24 of 765	96.9%	★★★★★
2009	90.6	39 of 754	94.8%	★★★★★
2008	87.3	70 of 750	90.7%	★★★★★
2007	83.3	96 of 767	87.5%	★★★★☆
2006	94.1	9 of 705	98.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	87.0	56 of 629	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	71.6	131 of 619	78.8%	★★★★☆
2023	58.4	225 of 611	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.3	75 of 416	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	91.2	44 of 710	93.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	321 of 628	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.9	521 of 633	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	95.1	22 of 611	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	70.7	144 of 543	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	74.9	149 of 707	78.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	72.2	146 of 639	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.8	171 of 638	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	90.5	47 of 647	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	86.5	66 of 492	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	73.9	135 of 582	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	88.4	61 of 708	91.4%	★★★★★

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

White (2025)89th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)85th percentile~ school

Male (2025)80th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)77th percentile-9 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)83rd percentile~ school

White (2025)82nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)80th percentile-4 vs school

High school

Female (2025)91st percentile+11 vs school

White (2025)77th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)49th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing81%+26 vs state

English Language Arts60%+19 vs state

Math59%+23 vs state

Social Studies58%+18 vs state

Mathematics47%+19 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

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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
Leland Public School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	200 N Grand Ave	Leland	49654	Leelanau County	Leland Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 256-9857	421	33	12.8	30.2%	347 (82.4%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (14.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)								(n/a)	70.0	33.3	81.3	46.9	51.4	52.6	60.9	75.0	59.3	67.6	55.3	60.9	50.0	66.7	60.9	33.3	31.3	56.5	66.7	50.0	$19,245	$1,285	$17,960
Suttons Bay Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	310 S Elm St	Suttons Bay	49682	Leelanau County	Suttons Bay Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(231) 271-8685	149	5	30.1	53.7%	121 (81.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.4%)								(n/a)			65.6														30.8			46.2	$11,772	$782	$10,990
Northport Public School	Public, Alternative	K-12	104 S Wing St	Northport	49670	Leelanau County	Northport Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 386-5153	127	16	8.0	76.4%	68 (53.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (14.2%)	1 (0.8%)	15 (11.8%)								(n/a)						60.0		40.0			40.0		40.0								$39,035	$3,324	$35,711
Glen Lake Community School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3375 W Burdickville Rd	Maple City	49664	Leelanau County	Glen Lake Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 334-3061	735	56	13.1	33.1%	694 (94.4%)	4 (0.5%)	22 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)								(n/a)	86.4	53.0	65.9	47.7	48.3	51.6	60.0	47.8	44.4	56.7	39.1	34.5	38.8	50.0	65.5	65.2	56.8	45.5	75.8	54.5	$22,131	$1,375	$20,756
North EdCreekside School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1100 Silver Dr	Traverse City	49684	Grand Traverse County	Northwest Education Services	No	No	No	No	(231) 922-6375	64	10	6.4	76.6%	57 (89.1%)	2 (3.1%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)
North EdBridgeway	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	301 S Garfield Ave	Traverse City	49686	Grand Traverse County	Northwest Education Services	No	No	No	No	(231) 933-5683	70	24	2.9	70.0%	64 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Leland Public School

What district is Leland Public School in?

Leland Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Leland Public School?

Students at Leland Public School are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Leland Public School a good school?

Leland Public School ranks 206^th of 1488 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Leland Public School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 421 students attended Leland Public School.

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