Bobcat Innovation

11920 S SAGINAW ST
GRAND BLANC, MI 48439

www.grandblancschools.org

343 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Perry Innovation Center, located in Grand Blanc, Michigan, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Grand Blanc Community Schools district. Unlike traditional K-12 schools, the center focuses on fostering a forward-thinking environment that emphasizes project-based learning, collaboration, and the integration of technology into the curriculum. It is designed to provide students with a unique, flexible space that encourages creativity and critical thinking, helping them move beyond standard classroom instruction to solve real-world problems.

The center acts as a hub for innovation, often hosting programs that allow students to explore interdisciplinary subjects and hands-on skill development. By leveraging the resources of the larger Grand Blanc school district, the Perry Innovation Center provides a modern academic atmosphere tailored to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. It represents the district’s commitment to academic advancement, offering specialized pathways that empower students to take ownership of their learning and engage with their education in a more personalized, impactful way.

343

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bobcat Innovation
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	17
Black	53
Asian	7
Two or More	30

White
236 (68.8%)
Black
53 (15.5%)
Two or More
30 (8.7%)
Hispanic
17 (5.0%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Blanc Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-6017
Website:	http://www.grandblancschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 29

Grade 9 15

Grade 10 21