Grand Traverse Academy

Grand Traverse Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1245 Hammond Rd E,  Traverse City, MI
4.1
3.1
815 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Susan Dameron
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
A
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
28
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
764:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
90.5%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Public HS Teachers in Michigan
#7 Best Charter HS in Michigan
#10 Best Public MS Teachers in Michigan
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Michigan State University 58 Students
Northwestern Michigan College 53 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 47 Students
Grand Valley State University 47 Students
Ferris State University 46 Students
Central Michigan University 40 Students
Northern Michigan University 31 Students
Michigan Technological University 28 Students
Western Michigan University 20 Students
Lake Superior State University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 19 Students
Biology 13 Students
Education 10 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Marketing 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Graphic Design 7 Students
Arts 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 78 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/17/2023
GTA's small class sizes and teachers who care helped me excel in my classes and become responsible and ready for my next steps in life.
5.0 Parent
11/4/2022
We are new to the school this year but love the elementary program so far! The school communicates with parents frequently and the teachers are so loving!
5.0 Parent
12/17/2021
We have greatly enjoyed being a part of the GTA family. Students and staff are intentional about building relationships that will lead our children to be great contributing and independent community members.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 26 Reviews
1.0 other
8/15/2024
Bullying is very bad here and staff encourages it
3.0 other
5/23/2023
There is an interesting environment at this school. I have heard with my own ears teachers and support staff gossiping openly about parents/families they don't like. They don't try to even hide it. I do believe the children are cared for but the unprofessionalism of the staff is alarming.
5.0 other
4/1/2023
I have been a teacher at a few other schools and this one is by far the best place I have ever worked. The leadership is supportive, my co-workers are incredible, and the smaller class sizes really helps me get to know my students. I wholeheartedly recommend this school to work and to attend.
2.0 parent
2/25/2021
My children attended GTA for 3 years. The teacher turnover rates really concerned my spouse and I. It seemed like all of their favorite teachers were leaving mid year. The teachers that stayed, my kids complained about. So, we looked into the staff at GTA and were surprised to find that many of the...

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