Top Rankings
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 3,934 students in Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
3,934 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 58% has increased from 37% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#699 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Graduation Rate
58%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
25%
18%
% White
53%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,763 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,522
$18,604
Spending / Student
$7,763
$17,782
Best Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Gr: PK-12 | 3,934 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District?
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 3,934 students.
What is the rank of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District?
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District is ranked #704 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District?
53% of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District?
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,763 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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