Enrollment
21
High
DISTRICT 191 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELK RAPIDS SCHOOLS·NCES 261305008321
Sunrise Academy
308 MEGUZEE PT, ELK RAPIDS, MI 49629 · (231) 264-8108 · Antrim County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL21 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.0:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
10 students
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 10 | 5 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 8 | 38% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 38% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Sunrise Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 21 | #771 of 844 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
21
+3 (+17%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21 | 1.4 | 15.6:1 | 48% (10) |
| 2023-24 | 27 | 1.8 | 15.0:1 | 59% (16) |
| 2022-23 | 23 | 0.7 | 32.9:1 | 61% (14) |
| 2020-21 | 18 | N/A | N/A | 56% (10) |
| 2017-18 | 19 | 1.2 | 16.2:1 | 63% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 20 | 1 | 20.0:1 | 90% (18) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sunrise Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (19 to 21); teachers up 15% (1.2 to 1.4).
About Sunrise Academy
A very small high school in ELK RAPIDS, Michigan, Sunrise Academy is part of Elk Rapids Schools. It reported 21 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. High schools in Michigan have about 460 students on average; enrollment here is 95% lower.
Elk Rapids Schools has 947 students in 4 schools, and Sunrise Academy is one of those schools.
Roughly 81% of students at Sunrise Academy are White. Other groups include 14% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. By comparison, Antrim County residents are about 93% White.
There are 1.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 15.6:1. Compared with the 21.6:1 average for high schools in Michigan, this school's ratio is lower. On the income side, 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Antrim County, median household income comes to about $72,054, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. The county's public schools total 13, with about 2,700 students.
The closest school to Sunrise Academy is Elk Rapids High School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. Sunrise Academy is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
Sunrise Academy falls in the Rural: Distant locale category, used for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 17% rise, from 18 to 21.
This page is set up for the Sunrise Academy community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Antrim County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,127
Census ACS
Median income
$72,054
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,700 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Elk Rapids Schools
- Elk Rapids High SchoolHigh · 360 students
- Lakeland Elementary SchoolElementary · 289 students
- Cherryland Middle SchoolMiddle · 277 students
- Mill Creek Elementary SchoolElementary
Other schools in ELK RAPIDS
- Elk Rapids High SchoolHigh · 360 students
- Lakeland Elementary SchoolElementary · 289 students
- Cherryland Middle SchoolMiddle · 277 students
Other Sunrise Academy schools
One other US public school is named Sunrise Academy. Sunrise Academy is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Sunrise AcademyDanville, KY · 27 students
Nearby schools
- Elk Rapids High School0.0 mi · 360
- Cherryland Middle School0.2 mi · 277
- Lakeland Elementary School0.3 mi · 289
- Old Mission Peninsula School6.3 mi · 146
- Rapid City Elementary School6.9 mi · 70
- Mill Creek Academy8.1 mi · 233
Frequently asked questions
About Sunrise AcademyHow many students attend Sunrise Academy?
Sunrise Academy enrolls approximately 21 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Sunrise Academy serve?
Sunrise Academy serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Academy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sunrise Academy is approximately 15.6:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Sunrise Academy?
Student demographics at Sunrise Academy are roughly 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
What district is Sunrise Academy in?
Sunrise Academy is part of Elk Rapids Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.