Great Lakes Learning Academy MSHS

www.connectionsacademy.com/great-lakes-learning-academy/

Charter School 760 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Great Lakes Cyber Academy (GLCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students across the state of Michigan. Operated in partnership with Pearson’s Connections Academy, the school provides a flexible, virtual learning environment for students in grades K–12. Because it operates entirely online, GLCA is designed to serve students who may thrive outside of a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom, including those who need personalized pacing, have extracurricular commitments, or require a different academic setting.

The school combines a structured curriculum with the support of Michigan-certified teachers who interact with students through virtual classrooms, email, and phone calls. Parents or guardians play an integral role as "Learning Coaches," working closely with teachers to monitor progress and support their child's daily schoolwork at home. By leveraging a digital platform, Great Lakes Cyber Academy aims to provide a comprehensive education that meets state standards while offering the convenience and individualized attention of a remote learning model.

760

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Lakes Learning Academy MSHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	509
Hispanic	52
Black	119
Asian	14
Two or More	64
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
509 (67.0%)
Black
119 (15.7%)
Two or More
64 (8.4%)
Hispanic
52 (6.8%)
Asian
14 (1.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Lakes Learning Academy
Phone:	(810)471-4989
Website:	http://www.connectionsacademy.com/great-lakes-learning-academy/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	532
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 56

Grade 8 97

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 157

Grade 12 164