Grand Traverse Academy

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan — 1 schools

787
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,462
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Grand Traverse Academy operates 1 public schools serving 787 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 824 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Grand Traverse County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,462 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 5.6% local, 89.8% state, and 4.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #547 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 824:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.4% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

Grand Traverse Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Grand Traverse Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Grand Traverse Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Grand Traverse Academy student-counselor ratio is 824:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Grand Traverse Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 23.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Grand Traverse Academy is typically wider than the Grand Traverse Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.5%
Federal
89.8%
State
5.6%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
547 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Grand Traverse County county, where this district is located.

$1,136
Studio/mo
$1,143
1 BR/mo
$1,357
2 BR/mo
$1,747
3 BR/mo
$1,797
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Grand Traverse Academy.

White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 3.2%
Other 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
824:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Grand Traverse Academy

School Enrollment
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter
824

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Grand Traverse Academy?

Grand Traverse Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 787 students.

How much does Grand Traverse Academy spend per student?

Grand Traverse Academy spends $9,462 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #547 in Michigan.

What is the average rent near Grand Traverse Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Grand Traverse County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Grand Traverse Academy?

Grand Traverse Academy students are 87.4% White, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Grand Traverse Academy?

Grand Traverse Academy has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #547 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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