Grand Traverse Academy

Grand Traverse Academy
1245 HAMMOND RD E
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
Charter School 787 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Grand Traverse Academy (GTA) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Traverse City, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The academy operates with a focus on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, emphasizing character development and academic excellence. By integrating traditional instruction with a structured environment, the school aims to prepare students for success in higher education and their future careers.

The academy is well-known for its "University Preparatory" model, which maintains high expectations for student conduct and academic performance. Beyond the core classroom subjects, GTA offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs to provide a well-rounded educational experience. As a public school of choice, it attracts families looking for an alternative to traditional district schooling, prioritizing a partnership between parents, staff, and students to foster a cohesive learning community.
787
Total Students
51.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    712 (90.5 %)
  • Black
    20 (2.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    14 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Grand Traverse Academy
Phone: (231)932-6008
Website: http://mygta.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 224
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 76
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 63
Grade 6 73
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 61
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 50
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 44
Gender Ratio
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