Top Rankings
Lighthouse Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 404 students in Lighthouse Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lighthouse Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
404 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lighthouse Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 25% has decreased from 45-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#826 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
34%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Graduation Rate
25%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
45%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% White
30%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,235 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,950 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,235
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,950
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lighthouse Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12263 James St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12120 Fillmore St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
Gr: 3-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy The Port
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academybarry County Community Building
Charter School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(616) 600-6501
Hastings, MI 49058
(616) 600-6501
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lighthouse Academy School District?
Lighthouse Academy School District manages 9 public schools serving 404 students.
What is the rank of Lighthouse Academy School District?
Lighthouse Academy School District is ranked #654 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lighthouse Academy School District?
45% of Lighthouse Academy School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lighthouse Academy School District?
Lighthouse Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lighthouse Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,950 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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