Is LifeTech Academy a good school?

LifeTech Academy ranks 1013 th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend LifeTech Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 400 students attended LifeTech Academy.

What is the racial makeup of LifeTech Academy?

Students at LifeTech Academy are 78% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% African American.

LifeTech Academy

Summary:

LifeTech Academy is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, serving 400 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, it faces several challenges compared to nearby schools.

LifeTech Academy has had relatively low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 43.7% to 61.8% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state average of 80-85% and the Michigan Connections Academy, which had an 85.3% graduation rate in 2022-2023. The school also has had high dropout rates, ranging from 10.9% to 39% over the past five years, much higher than the state average and the 7.6% dropout rate at Michigan Connections Academy. LifeTech Academy's test scores are generally lower than state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with some grades performing 10-20 percentage points below the state proficiency rates.

However, when compared to other nearby alternative schools, such as Beekman Center and Capital Area K12 Online, LifeTech Academy appears to be performing better in terms of graduation rates and test scores. The school also has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to some nearby schools. Additionally, LifeTech Academy's spending per student has increased over the past four years, reaching $10,294 in 2022-2023, on par with the Michigan Connections Academy. However, the school's high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 46.4 to 51.4 over the past three years, is significantly higher than the 22.5 ratio at Michigan Connections Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative K-12

912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827-2620

(517) 325-5469

District: LifeTech Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1013^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,294

Student/teacher ratio: 47.6

Number of students: 400

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.8%

Hispanic:

11.3%

African American:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details LifeTech Academy ranks worse than 68.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.35. (See more...)

Compare Details LifeTech Academy ranks worse than 52.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.15. (See more...)

Compare Details LifeTech Academy ranks better than 74.4% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at LifeTech Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Hispanic (11.3%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at LifeTech Academy is 47.6. (See more...)

Compare LifeTech Academy employs 8.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at LifeTech Academy is $10,294.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LifeTech Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks LifeTech Academy 1013^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See LifeTech Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks LifeTech Academy 469^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See LifeTech Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks LifeTech Academy 190^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See LifeTech Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for LifeTech Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2022	43.15	717^th	1344	46.7%
2023	39.99	856^th	1470	41.8%
2024	30.35	1013^th	1486	31.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.47	699^th	1198	41.7%
2024	25.74	923^rd	1204	23.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	28.70	662^nd	919	28.0%
2017	33.30	525^th	821	36.1%
2018	37.02	566^th	838	32.5%
2022	48.01	365^th	776	53.0%
2023	46.83	432^nd	883	51.1%
2024	44.15	469^th	897	47.7%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.27	377^th	815	53.7%
2023	61.69	243^rd	825	70.5%
2024	59.29	268^th	836	67.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.42	208^th	771	73.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.57	471^st	797	40.9%
2024	37.93	483^rd	786	38.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.07	393^rd	678	42.0%
2023	46.10	331^st	688	51.9%
2024	37.77	427^th	701	39.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	19.68	659^th	832	20.8%
2016	49.89	408^th	852	52.1%
2017	18.20	597^th	835	28.5%
2018	47.01	438^th	824	46.8%
2019	23.82	521^st	666	21.8%
2022	39.44	363^rd	531	31.6%
2023	42.65	411^th	735	44.1%
2024	68.40	190^th	743	74.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	72.92	151^st	755	80.0%
2023	44.30	341^st	614	44.5%
2024	72.79	127^th	654	80.6%

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Rank History for high school Female students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	45.85	377^th	710	46.9%
2023	36.83	387^th	611	36.7%
2024	52.65	275^th	619	55.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	44.57	398^th	707	43.7%
2023	55.12	245^th	611	59.9%
2024	72.56	146^th	633	76.9%

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Rank History for high school White students at LifeTech Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.84	416^th	708	41.2%
2022	46.91	266^th	492	45.9%
2023	31.05	446^th	647	31.1%
2024	72.41	137^th	638	78.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	18	0	0	1	0	1	20
2015	62	11	0	11	0	6	90
2016	84	24	0	26	0	18	152
2017	117	35	0	27	1	26	206
2018	131	26	1	21	0	16	195
2019	112	26	1	18	0	3	160
2020	172	37	2	30	1	15	257
2021	267	41	0	51	1	14	374
2022	281	49	2	34	3	6	375
2023	302	44	3	45	2	4	400
2024	311	38	1	45	2	3	400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at LifeTech Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	20	1.6	11.9	35
2015	90	1.0	90.0	64.4
2016	152	3.0	50.6	76.3
2017	206	5.0	41.2	60.2
2018	195	5.6	34.8	61.5
2019	160	4.6	34.7	51.9
2020	257	7.1	35.9	49
2021	374	7.2	51.4	54.5
2022	375	8.0	46.4	55.7
2023	400	8.0	50.0	65.8
2024	400	8.4	47.6	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio LifeTech Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	20	1.6	11.9	35
2015	90	1.0	90.0	64.4
2016	152	3.0	50.6	76.3
2017	206	5.0	41.2	60.2
2018	195	5.6	34.8	61.5
2019	160	4.6	34.7	51.9
2020	257	7.1	35.9	49
2021	374	7.2	51.4	54.5
2022	375	8.0	46.4	55.7
2023	400	8.0	50.0	65.8
2024	400	8.4	47.6	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for LifeTech Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$9,215 (100.0%)	$9,215
2020	$248 (2.9%)	$8,209 (97.1%)	$8,456
2021	$305 (3.6%)	$8,115 (96.4%)	$8,420
2022	$79 (0.8%)	$9,260 (99.2%)	$9,339
2023	$869 (8.4%)	$9,425 (91.6%)	$10,294

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on LifeTech Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 521^st of 666 High schools	Ranks 411^th of 735 High schools	22.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (LifeTech Academy)	31.8	40.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (LifeTech Academy)	31.8	40.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (LifeTech Academy)	35	35.2	0.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (LifeTech Academy)	35	35.2	0.2%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (LifeTech Academy)	36.8	40.4	3.6%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (LifeTech Academy)	36.8	40.4	3.6%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (LifeTech Academy)	21.1	14.9	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (LifeTech Academy)	21.1	14.9	6.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	160	400	150%
African American	26	44	69.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	18	45	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	112	302	169.6%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.9%	65.8%	13.9%

Schools Near LifeTech Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
LifeTech Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	912 Greyhound Dr	Eaton Rapids	48827	Eaton County	LifeTech Academy	Yes	No	Yes	No	(517) 325-5469	400	8	47.6	65.0%	311 (77.8%)	38 (9.5%)	45 (11.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)								(n/a)	53.1	12.5	56.0	20.0	27.8	30.8	48.3	30.8	27.6	22.2	38.2	55.1	23.5	54.0	$10,294	$869	$9,425
Greyhound Central Performance Academy	Public, Alternative	3-12	912 Greyhound Dr	Eaton Rapids	48827	Eaton County	Eaton Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 663-1138	77	4	18.9	64.9%	63 (81.8%)	2 (2.6%)	10 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)								(n/a)			31.6									35.0		20.0	$8,117	$648	$7,469
Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency Meadowview Onsite	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1790 Packard Hwy	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(517) 541-8751	32	5	6.4	53.1%	25 (78.1%)	3 (9.4%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency Meadowview Offsite	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1790 Packard Hwy	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Eaton Regional Educational Service Agency	No	No	No	No	(517) 541-8751	50	4	12.5	64.0%	45 (90.0%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)
Heartwood School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	625 Hagadorn Rd	Mason	48854	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 244-1404	77	16	4.8	49.4%	47 (61.0%)	11 (14.3%)	11 (14.3%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Eaton County Youth Facility	Public, Alternative	3-12	822 Courthouse Dr	Charlotte	48813	Eaton County	Grand Ledge Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 925-5403	26	2	13.0	76.9%	18 (69.2%)	7 (26.9%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$29,483	$3,629	$25,853
North Star School	Public, Alternative	K-12	611 Hagadorn Rd	Mason	48854	Ingham County	Ingham Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 244-1354	24	6	4.2	62.5%	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lansing Technical High School	Public, Alternative	9	5815 Wise Rd	Lansing	48911	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(517) 755-4181	77	8	10.1	88.3%	22 (28.6%)	20 (26.0%)	15 (19.5%)	2 (2.6%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (22.1%)								(n/a)
Ingham County Youth Center	Public, Alternative	3-12	700 E Jolly Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 755-2946	13	2	6.5	76.9%	1 (7.7%)	8 (61.5%)	4 (30.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$30,789	$10,149	$20,641
Capital Area K12 Online	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4501 Pleasant Grove Rd	Lansing	48910	Ingham County	Lansing Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 755-1650	396	10	40.1	93.2%	105 (26.5%)	115 (29.0%)	104 (26.3%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	60 (15.2%)								(n/a)	43.2		23.5		9.4	20.7	10.2		6.1		20.9	30.0		20.0	$17,984	$12,647	$5,337

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