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Great Lakes Academy

46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
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Bottom 50%
Serving 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Lakes 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Great Lakes Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Great Lakes Academy's student population of 200 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
200 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Great Lakes Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Lakes Academy is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2858 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Great Lakes Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Great Lakes Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Great Lakes Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Great Lakes Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Great Lakes Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Great Lakes Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Great Lakes Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
86%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Great Lakes Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Great Lakes Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Great Lakes Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Great Lakes Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Great Lakes Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Great Lakes Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Great Lakes Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Academy's ranking?
Great Lakes Academy is ranked #2858 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Great Lakes Academy?
200 students attend Great Lakes Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Great Lakes Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Lakes Academy?
Great Lakes Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Academy offer ?
Great Lakes Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Lakes Academy part of?
Great Lakes Academy is part of Great Lakes Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Lakes Academy located?
Great Lakes Academy is located in the Unity Park Neighborhood neighborhood of Pontiac, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in Unity Park Neighborhood.

School Reviews
5   9/12/2012
My children transferred to Great Lakes Academy from Southfield Public Schools. After leaving Great Lakes Academy my children attended public school in the Waterford School District. I am very pleased with the education my children received while at Great Lakes Academy. The teachers at Great Lakes Academy care about the children.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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