This school provides students with a sense of community, reduced distractions, and increased safety by requiring uniforms. Students are paired with the same teacher for two consecutive years, allowing for stronger relationships, tailored lessons, and enhanced academic achievement.
Serving 798 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Grand Traverse Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 798 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Traverse Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grand Traverse Academy's student population of 798 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
798 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Traverse Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Traverse Academy is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Traverse Academy's ranking?
Grand Traverse Academy is ranked #547 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grand Traverse Academy often compared to?
Grand Traverse Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Traverse Academy?
The graduation rate of Grand Traverse Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grand Traverse Academy?
798 students attend Grand Traverse Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Grand Traverse Academy students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Traverse Academy?
Grand Traverse Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Traverse Academy offer ?
Grand Traverse Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Traverse Academy part of?
Grand Traverse Academy is part of Grand Traverse Academy School District.
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