Lake Superior Academy

8936 S MACKINAC TRL
SAULT S MARIE, MI 49783

Charter School 93 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Superior Academy (LSA) is a public charter school located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As a tuition-free institution, the school operates with a focus on providing a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes academic achievement and character development. LSA is designed to be a smaller, community-oriented learning environment where teachers can provide more personalized attention to students, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lake Superior Academy is known for integrating hands-on learning experiences and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often incorporating local resources and community engagement to enrich the student experience. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a dedicated focus on individual student needs, LSA strives to prepare its graduates for success in their transition to high school and beyond.

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Superior Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	15

White
65 (69.9%)
American Indian
15 (16.1%)
Two or More
11 (11.8%)
Hispanic
1 (1.1%)
Black
1 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lake Superior Academy
Phone:	(906)259-1168
Website:	http://lakesuperioracademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 8