Great Lakes Academy

Great Lakes Academy is located at 46312 Woodward Ave in the urban heart of Pontiac. They serve students from grades K-8 and enrolls approximately 200 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. 3% of students are proficient in math and 17% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks. The student population is made up of 52% female students and 48% male students. The school offers a caring, small class setting environment where educators emphasize personalized support and character development in addition to academics.

The school is housed in a historic 1920s building that has served as a school for decades, a unique facility embedded in Pontiac’s legacy. Parents commend the academy for its nurturing staff, strong community relationships and a focus on helping each child grow. Its elementary program is also known as one of the best elementary schools in Michigan.

Great Lakes Academy has launched a referral program titled “Fuel Your Wallet,” aimed at encouraging more student enrollments in the academy.

Q1. When was Great Lakes Academy established?

Ans. Great Lakes Academy was founded in 1997 as a K–3 school and later expanded to serve students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Q2. What makes Great Lakes Academy unique in the Pontiac area?

Ans. It is the only public school in Pontiac that fosters community connections and offers small class sizes for K–8 students.

Q3. Who is the principal of Great Lakes Academy?

Ans. The principal of Great Lakes Academy is Mrs. Alexandrea Calme.

Q4. What is Great Lakes Academy’s non-discrimination policy?

Ans. The academy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or prior civil rights activity.

Q5. What is the motto of Great Lakes Academy?

Ans. The school’s motto is “Growing Together, Learning Together, Achieving Together.”