Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute serves 14 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute's student population of 14 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
22%
18%
White
50%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
33.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute?
14 students attend Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute?
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute offer ?
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute part of?
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute is part of Lighthouse Academy School District.
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