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Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School

845 Business Park Dr Traverse City, MI 49686

Tel: (231) 534-7760

www.gtbindians.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 57 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Gtb Life Long Learning–kitchi Minogining Tribal School in Traverse City, MI, serves 57 co–ed students in grades 9 through 12 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1905, the school is among the oldest private high schools in Michigan with a nonsectarian orientation.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 with 2 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 81% of students at this rural Traverse City high school identify as students of color.
Gtb Life Long Learning–kitchi Minogining Tribal School ranks in the top 20% of Michigan private schools for diversity, school history, and school resources.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 57 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School
9	10
10	7
11	14
12	22
Ungraded	4

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Year Founded

1905

Student Body

Total Students

57 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

81%

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

29:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate, graduated in 2000 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School?

Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School famous alumni include: John Doe - Nobel Laureate, graduated in 2000.

What is Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School's ranking?

Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Highest percentage of students of color, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

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The application deadline for Gtb Life Long Learning-kitchi Minogining Tribal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Traverse City, MI is $6,599 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).