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Trillium Academy

Michigan · Public School District
1
Schools
681
Students
$11,810
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
78.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Trillium Academy is a public school district in Michigan serving 681 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,810 is below the national average for a US public school district. 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Trillium AcademyCharterPK–12681
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,810-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
State
73.0%
Local (property tax)
7.3%
Federal
19.6%

State funding accounts for 73% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
681
Students
79%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,810, spending is 18% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
79% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Trillium Academy?
Trillium Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 681 students.
What is the graduation rate for Trillium Academy?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Trillium Academy spend per student?
Trillium Academy spends $11,810 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Trillium Academy?
79% of students in Trillium Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Trillium Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Trillium Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does Trillium Academy serve?
Trillium Academy serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Trillium Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Trillium Academy is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.