THREE LAKES ACADEMY

Three Lakes Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Three Lakes Academy school district, located in CURTIS, MI with about 118 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Three Lakes Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Three Lakes Academy is a public charter school located in Curtis, Michigan, serving students in the Upper Peninsula. As a small, community-focused institution, it emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its rural setting to foster a supportive learning environment. The school is chartered by Northern Michigan University and is designed to meet the unique needs of families in the surrounding area, focusing on foundational academic skills while promoting student engagement and character development.

Because of its modest size, Three Lakes Academy is able to maintain a close-knit atmosphere where staff often work collaboratively with families to track student progress. The curriculum is aligned with state standards, yet the school frequently integrates local resources and experiential learning opportunities to make lessons more relevant to students living in the Manistique Lakes region. By prioritizing smaller class sizes and a dedicated faculty, the academy seeks to provide a high-quality educational alternative that bridges the gap between traditional instruction and the specific interests of its student body.

For more information, contact Three Lakes Academy at (906) 586-6631 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.