INSIGHT SCHOOL OF MICHIGAN
Insight School of Michigan is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Insight School of Michigan school district, located in Lansing, MI with about 788 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Insight School of Michigan has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
The **Insight School of Michigan (ISMI)** is a tuition-free, online public charter school serving students in grades 6–12 across the state. Authorized by Central Michigan University, the school is specifically designed to support students who may have struggled in traditional classroom environments or who require a more flexible, personalized approach to learning. By leveraging a virtual curriculum, ISMI allows students to work at their own pace from home while receiving instruction from state-certified teachers.
The school is particularly notable for its focus on credit recovery and academic support for students who have fallen behind. Its educational model emphasizes a "whole-student" approach, combining rigorous academics with social-emotional learning and proactive guidance from school counselors. By providing a structured yet flexible digital platform, Insight School of Michigan aims to help students overcome barriers to graduation and prepare them for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
For more information, contact Insight School of Michigan at (571) 580-0020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lansing, MI 48917-8248
(571) 580-0020
INSIGHT SCHOOL OF MICHIGAN is a public Title I Charter school in Lansing, MI with about 788 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Central Michigan University - District:
- Insight School of Michigan
- Total Students:
- 788
- Teachers:
- 35.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Full Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 788 students
- White
- 63.7%
- Black or African American
- 17.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.