GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Glen Lake Community School is a Title I public school that is part of the Glen Lake Community Schools school district, located in MAPLE CITY, MI with about 699 students offering grade levels from 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 50 teachers, Glen Lake Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Glen Lake Community School, located in the scenic village of Maple City, Michigan, serves as a central hub for education in Leelanau County. As a consolidated K-12 district, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment within a rural, small-town setting. The district emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with opportunities in athletics, the arts, and extracurricular programs designed to foster student growth and engagement.

The school prides itself on its close-knit atmosphere, where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. Beyond the classroom, Glen Lake Community School takes advantage of its unique location near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, often integrating the natural surroundings into their culture and experiential learning opportunities. By focusing on both traditional excellence and character development, the district aims to prepare its students for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

For more information, contact Glen Lake Community School at (231) 334-3061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.