Serving 104 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% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Lakes Online Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Great Lakes Online Education's student population of 104 students has declined by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Great Lakes Online Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Lakes Online Education is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2329 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Lakes Online Education's ranking?
Great Lakes Online Education is ranked #2329 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Great Lakes Online Education often compared to?
Great Lakes Online Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Michigan Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Lakes Online Education?
The graduation rate of Great Lakes Online Education is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Great Lakes Online Education?
104 students attend Great Lakes Online Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Great Lakes Online Education students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Lakes Online Education?
Great Lakes Online Education has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Online Education offer ?
Great Lakes Online Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Great Lakes Online Education part of?
Great Lakes Online Education is part of Crawford Ausable Schools.
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