Lighthouse Academy High School is an alternative school in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States designed by the Warren County Public School System for students having difficulty succeeding in their regular or traditional high school setting.
Serving 43 students in grades 9-12, Lighthouse Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in KY)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lighthouse Academy's student population of 43 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lighthouse Academy is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
7%
11%
White
63%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lighthouse Academy?
The graduation rate of Lighthouse Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy?
43 students attend Lighthouse Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lighthouse Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Academy offer ?
Lighthouse Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lighthouse Academy part of?
Lighthouse Academy is part of Warren County School District.
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