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Grand Traverse Academy
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  • Public, Charter
  • TRAVERSE CITY, MI
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Grand Traverse Academy

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  • Public, Charter
  • PK, K-12
  • TRAVERSE CITY, MI
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    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Diversity
      grade B minus
    3. Teachers
      grade A+
    4. College Prep
      grade B minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B minus
    6. Administration
      grade A minus
    7. Sports
      grade C+
    8. Food
      grade C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B+

    About

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    Grades
    PK, K-12
    Students
    815

    From Grand Traverse Academy

    Since our founding in 2000, Grand Traverse Academy has been committed to our mission of ensuring that all students are safe, loved and learning as they achieve excellence in character and academics. Excellence is defined as being prepared for responsible citizenship and success in higher education. We accomplish this with strategies based on sound educational research, which include multi-aged classrooms; high academic standards; school uniforms for both students and staff; a K-12 character education curriculum; Spanish instruction starting in kindergarten; a generous college dual enrollment policy for high school students; and a focus on Dr. William Glasser's Choice Theory, which is based on the concept of personal responsibility. A loving atmosphere creates a sense of family within the classroom and the school as a whole.

    Grand Traverse Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    61%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    51%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1160
    67 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    28 responses
    AP Enrollment
    30%

    K-12 Collaboration

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    Grades K-12 all under the same roof allows for many opportunities for collaboration between elementary and secondary classes, which benefits both younger and older students alike.

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    1. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    2. Good for Families
      grade A
    3. Housing
      grade B+
    Median Household Income
    $69,393
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,049
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $237,200
    National
    $244,900

    Culture & Safety

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    Students

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    815
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    33%
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    Preschool

    Annual Cost
    $7,300
    Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Starting Age
    3 years
    Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
    No data available  
    Schedule Options
    • Offers Full Week
      Yes
    • Offers Part Week
      Yes
    • Offers Full Day
      Yes
    • Offers Part Day
      Yes

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
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    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7%
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
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    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    No data available  
    National
    $12,239
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