Great Lakes Online Education

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Great Lakes Online Education ranks 557 th of 743 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Great Lakes Online Education is a small, alternative public virtual school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade in Grayling, Michigan, with a student population of 95 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Crawford AuSable Schools district, which is ranked 234 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Great Lakes Online Education has seen some improvements in its four-year graduation rate, from 28.5% in 2018-2019 to 56.6% in 2022-2023, this rate is still lower than the state and district averages. The school also struggles with high dropout rates, ranging from 18.5% to 33.3% over the past five years, and significantly lower test scores compared to the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 42.9% in the Crawford AuSable Schools district and 37.5% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.63% to 84.21% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby COOR Special Educational Center, another alternative school, has a significantly lower four-year graduation rate (0.0%) and a higher chronic absenteeism rate (51.2%) compared to Great Lakes Online Education, suggesting that the online school may be performing better than some of the other alternative schools in the region. Additionally, Great Lakes Online Education has seen a significant increase in its per-student spending, from $2,506 in 2020-2021 to $4,768 in 2022-2023, which could potentially lead to improved outcomes for the school's students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative K-12

1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738-9777

(989) 344-3766

District: Crawford AuSable Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
557^th of 743 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,768

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 95

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Great Lakes Online Education ranks worse than 75% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Great Lakes Online Education 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 (94.7%), two or more races (3.2%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Lakes Online Education is 20.6. (See more...)

Compare Great Lakes Online Education employs 4.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Lakes Online Education is $4,768.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great Lakes Online Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Lakes Online Education 557^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Great Lakes Online Education in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

White students:

Crawford AuSable Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Crawford AuSable Schools 234^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Great Lakes Online Education

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Rank History for all students at Great Lakes Online Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.49	557^th	743	25.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Lakes Online Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.87	472^nd	654	27.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Great Lakes Online Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	27.87	444^th	619	28.3%

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Rank History for White students at Great Lakes Online Education

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.76	599^th	638	6.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Great Lakes Online Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	43	1	2	0	1	0	47
2016	47	1	2	1	1	0	52
2017	67	2	2	4	1	0	76
2018	52	1	2	3	0	2	60
2019	50	1	2	1	0	2	56
2020	75	1	2	2	0	2	82
2021	278	1	3	15	2	12	311
2022	98	0	2	1	1	3	105
2023	84	0	1	3	2	5	95
2024	90	0	0	1	1	3	95

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 Great Lakes Online Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	47	3.0	15.6	53.2
2016	52	3.0	17.3	46.2
2017	76	4.2	18.0	36.8
2018	60	5.2	11.5	68.3
2019	56	5.2	10.7	58.9
2020	82	4.5	18.2	70.7
2021	311	5.1	60.2	64.6
2022	105	5.6	18.7	67.6
2023	95	5.0	19.0	84.2
2024	95	4.6	20.6	86.3

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 Great Lakes Online Education

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	47	3.0	15.6	53.2
2016	52	3.0	17.3	46.2
2017	76	4.2	18.0	36.8
2018	60	5.2	11.5	68.3
2019	56	5.2	10.7	58.9
2020	82	4.5	18.2	70.7
2021	311	5.1	60.2	64.6
2022	105	5.6	18.7	67.6
2023	95	5.0	19.0	84.2
2024	95	4.6	20.6	86.3

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 Great Lakes Online Education

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$34 (0.6%)	$5,419 (99.4%)	$5,453
2020	$49 (1.1%)	$4,491 (98.9%)	$4,540
2021	$430 (17.2%)	$2,075 (82.8%)	$2,506
2022	$264 (5.7%)	$4,342 (94.3%)	$4,606
2023	$319 (6.7%)	$4,449 (93.3%)	$4,768

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Lakes Online Education

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.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	56	95	69.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	50	84	68%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.9%	84.2%	25.3%

Schools Near Great Lakes Online Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (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	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Great Lakes Online Education	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1135 N Old 27	Grayling	49738	Crawford County	Crawford AuSable Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(989) 344-3766	95	5	20.6	86.3%	90 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)								(n/a)	26.3	21.1	31.6	$4,768	$319	$4,449
COOR Special Educational Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	11051 N Cut Rd	Roscommon	48653	Roscommon County	C.O.O.R. Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(989) 275-9583	35	6	5.8	65.7%	31 (88.6%)	1 (2.9%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Lakes Online Education

What district is Great Lakes Online Education in?

Crawford AuSable Schools

What is the racial makeup of Great Lakes Online Education?

Students at Great Lakes Online Education are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Is Great Lakes Online Education a good school?

Great Lakes Online Education ranks 557^th of 743 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Great Lakes Online Education?

In the 2023-24 school year, 95 students attended Great Lakes Online Education.

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