Lake Michigan Academy
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Lake Michigan Academy is to promote quality education, academic excellence and individual achievement for students with learning disabilities. ...
School Overview:
Lake Michigan Academy |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) | Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Learning Disabilities, ADHD | |
| Year Founded | 1985 | |
| County | Kent County, MI | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 27 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 8% | 15% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 3 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 1 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 75% | |
| Average Class Size | 8 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(MI) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Part-time Program: $7,400; Full-time Program: $10,200 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 22% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 | |
| Head of School | Amy Barto | |
School Notes:
- Lake Michigan Academy is a state-recognized, non-profit school for children with learning disabilities and AD/HD in grades 1-12. We believe that teaching must be approached from a student-centered perspective, taking students where they are and progressing from that point. Some phrases to describe our program include:
- Community of Learners
- Self-Esteem Through Success
- Teaching Advocacy and Independence
- Different Learning, Different Teaching
- Individualized Education
- Remediation and Accommodation for Skill Development
- Literacy in Every Class Or in the words of a few of our students:
- "Small in size, but big in heart".
- “My favorite thing about LMA is the school doesn’t manage you, they teach you how to manage yourself".
- Profile last updated: 10/08/2008
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (49546) | School Zip (49546) |
(MI) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,844 people | 9,937,974 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 56% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $59,945 | $46,742 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.5 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (49546) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 71% / 29% | 71% / 29% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Eastside Christian School - 52 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
- The Potter's House - 484 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
- Calvin Christian School Association - 782 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- North Hills Classical Academy - 80 students - 5.0 mi. away - view location
- Tri-unity Christian School Pk-12 - 398 students - 6.3 mi. away - view location
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