The Greenspire School

Charter School 120 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Greenspire School is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Traverse City, Michigan, serving students in grades 6 through 9. Known for its progressive approach, the school emphasizes a "place-based" and "project-based" learning philosophy. This model connects classroom instruction directly to the local community and environment, encouraging students to explore real-world problems and engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary projects that extend beyond traditional textbook learning.

The school is particularly recognized for its small, intimate setting, which fosters a close-knit community and personalized attention for its students. By integrating academic rigor with an emphasis on environmental stewardship and social responsibility, Greenspire aims to develop critical thinkers and active citizens. The school’s curriculum is designed to be highly adaptive, prioritizing student agency and collaboration to ensure that learners are prepared for both high school success and long-term engagement in their communities.

120

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Greenspire School
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

White
99 (82.5 %)
Two or More
12 (10.0 %)
American Indian
4 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.5 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	The Greenspire School
Phone:	(231)421-5905
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 44