Michigan International Prep School

Michigan International Prep School is a high-enrollment multi-level school in ELSIE, Michigan, operated by Michigan International Prep School. The school works with 1,657 students in grades K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 281 students per school, that is 490% above typical.

Operationally, Michigan International Prep School answers to Michigan International Prep School, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Michigan International Prep School records that 65% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 18% Black, 7% multiracial, 7% Hispanic.

On the income-and-resources front, Michigan International Prep School reports 72 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 23.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.3:1, putting Michigan International Prep School higher than the state norm the norm. About 52% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is south of Genesee County's rate of about 61%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Genesee County put median household earnings sit near $62,281, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. In all, Genesee County runs 158 public schools (combined enrollment of about 58,534 students), of which Michigan International Prep School is one.

Bentley High School BOLD Academy is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.9 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a residential site. Michigan International Prep School is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Michigan International Prep School has grew 929%, going from 161 students in 2018 to 1,657 in 2025. The White share of enrollment contracted from 70% to 65% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 80.5:1 in 2018 to 23.1:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Michigan International Prep School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.