Great Lakes Online Education vs. Michigan Connections Academy
Should you attend Great Lakes Online Education or Michigan Connections Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Great Lakes Online Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Michigan Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Great Lakes Online Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,656 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
95 students
1,656 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2211 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1627 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
3
55
Grade 1 Students
1
65
Grade 2 Students
3
72
Grade 3 Students
3
93
Grade 4 Students
3
88
Grade 5 Students
4
123
Grade 6 Students
2
156
Grade 7 Students
5
168
Grade 8 Students
7
174
Grade 9 Students
9
197
Grade 10 Students
18
198
Grade 11 Students
21
146
Grade 12 Students
16
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
22%
% White
89%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
