MICHIGAN GREAT LAKES VIRTUAL ACADEMY

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy school district, located in Manistee, MI with about 2,771 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 119 teachers, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) is a tuition-free, online public charter school that serves students in grades K–12 across the state of Michigan. Authorized by the Manistee Area Public Schools, the academy provides an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom by offering a comprehensive, web-based curriculum. Students interact with state-certified teachers through a virtual platform, allowing for a flexible learning environment that can be managed from home while adhering to Michigan state academic standards.

The school is designed to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners, including those who require a more personalized pace, students with unique scheduling needs, or families seeking a home-based education model with professional support. MGLVA emphasizes a partnership between the school and the "Learning Coach"—typically a parent or guardian—who assists the student with daily progress. By combining rigorous coursework with the flexibility of online learning, the academy aims to provide students with the tools necessary to succeed academically while preparing them for post-secondary education or future career paths.

For more information, contact Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy at (231) 794-5999 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.