How do I become a great figure skater?

What is your definition of "good?" If you want to improve, you have to do more than take one lesson every week. You also have to practice on your own during the week! I only take two 30 minute lessons per week, but I practice for 10 hours a week; by doing this, I went from beginner (not complete beginner; I skated when I was little) to USFSA Preliminary (up to axel, double sal, double toe) in a year and a half. I once overheard a mom at a pro shop say that taking lessons once a week is to maintain, not to improve. You can also do off ice. Some rinks offer off ice and ballet classes, you can check at your rink. If not, you can search online for core, upper body, and lower body muscle strengthening. You should do core everyday, and switch between upper and lower body strengthening every other day. Also you should be stretching. Ballet is a good idea, too. As a student and loving to skate myself, I know that it is hard to balance skating and school sometimes, but I always try to put school first.