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Michigan Connections Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,645 students in Michigan Connections Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏ in Michigan Connections Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,645 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Michigan Connections Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#405 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
21%
18%
% White
60%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,979 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,373
$18,512
Spending / Student
$8,979
$17,694
Best Michigan Connections Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Gr: K-12 | 1,645 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Michigan Connections Academy School District?
Michigan Connections Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,645 students.
What is the rank of Michigan Connections Academy School District?
Michigan Connections Academy School District is ranked #426 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan Connections Academy School District?
60% of Michigan Connections Academy School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Michigan Connections Academy School District?
Michigan Connections Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Michigan Connections Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,979 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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