A
Very Good
90/100

Grand Traverse Academy

📚 Pre-K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 1245 HAMMOND RD E, Traverse City, MI 49686
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 61% · Math 51% proficient · 80th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
798
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$9K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%80/100reading 73rd percentile, math 87th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%84/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (+15 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency51% (+15 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+22 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White61%51%reading +2 pts, math +10 pts74th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +20 pts, math +21 pts88th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1245 HAMMOND RD E
City Traverse City
ZIP Code 49686
District 2600265
NCES School ID 260026501343
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49686

Understanding the community around Grand Traverse Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,279
Per Capita Income $44,394
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $276,600
Median Rent $1,137
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Grand Traverse Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Black 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Races 2.1%
American Indian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 798
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Grand Traverse Academy?
Grand Traverse Academy has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Grand Traverse Academy?
Grand Traverse Academy has 798 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Grand Traverse Academy serve?
Grand Traverse Academy serves grades Pre-K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Grand Traverse Academy receive per student?
Grand Traverse Academy receives $9,462 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Grand Traverse Academy in 49686 ▼
Avg Home Value
$406,395
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,020
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
30.0%

Other Schools in 49686

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026