Sunrise Academy

Elk Rapids Schools
308 MEGUZEE PT
ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629
21 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sunrise Academy, located at 97 Lake Street in Elk Rapids, Michigan, is a small, specialized educational institution that functions as a public school academy. It is notably affiliated with the Elk Rapids Public Schools district, serving as an alternative high school program designed to support students who may benefit from a more personalized or non-traditional learning environment. The school focuses on helping students achieve their high school diplomas by offering a smaller class size, a flexible pace, and increased individualized attention from instructors.

The academy plays a vital role in the Elk Rapids community by providing an educational path for students who need a different approach to succeed. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and targeted academic intervention, Sunrise Academy helps bridge the gap for students facing various challenges, ensuring that they remain engaged in their education and prepared for post-secondary opportunities. Its proximity to the main school district facilities allows it to integrate well with local resources while maintaining its own distinct, student-centered mission.
21
Total Students
1.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    17 (81.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Elk Rapids Schools
Phone: (231)264-8108
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 9
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 10 5
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Elk Rapids High School
Elk Rapids Schools
360 Students
308 MEGUZEE PT
ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629 (0.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th