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
2.8
860 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Susan Dameron
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
60%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
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
1180
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
28
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very 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%

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.
Northwestern Michigan College 55 Students
Michigan State University 54 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 47 Students
Grand Valley State University 45 Students
Ferris State University 45 Students
Central Michigan University 37 Students
Northern Michigan University 29 Students
Michigan Technological University 27 Students
Western Michigan University 19 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 7 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Graphic Design 7 Students
Arts 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 80 Reviews
2.0 Freshman
4/28/2025
i hade a great experience but I didn't feel 100% safe or involved. i was being bullied by kids in my class and when i told the teachers they didn't do much about it. the lessons also weren't that great.
4.0 Senior
11/3/2024
I have been at Grand Traverse Academy for several years, and find the academics to be handled well. They gave me an opportunity to dual enroll, which has been helpful, and the students are supported.
5.0 Parent
5/20/2022
GTA is an excellent Public Charter School that is able to offer something very different than the large district public schools in the area. The student development piece is huge focusing on the whole child as a learner and building a strong sense of community, academics, safety, and love. This sets GTA apart from all others. The the teachers are true professionals who know how to support children and families.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 30 Reviews
2.0 other
9/17/2025
GTA is a great place to send your athletic, white, straight, Christian child; if your kid isn’t any of those things I’d think twice.As a recent alumni, I can say from a students perspective that there is a lot of bullying when it comes to more diverse students. Not a day went by without comments or...
1.0 parent
7/30/2025
This school leaves much to be desired academically due to the lack of experience and abilities of the elementary principal, secondary principal, and superintendent. All three "administrators" are woefully unprepared , do not know how to support teachers at all levels Kinder-12, and cover up inadequa...
1.0 student
6/28/2025
I hate this school teachers are mean so are other students one kid was gonna kill a group of others this place sucks DON'T let your kid go here save yourself
1.0 student
6/28/2025
I was bullied. some kid said he would kill people and stuff and only was suspended for like 2 days not safe teachers are the worst some are really nice but others are the meanest people you would ever meet

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Grand Traverse Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1245 Hammond Rd E in Traverse City, in the East Bay neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 860 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Grand Traverse Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $722,444. Discover additional schools in the area, like Traverse City High School, Traverse City Christian School, Life Skills Center, and more. Learn more about what Traverse City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Grand Traverse Academy.

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