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 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 298 students in Lighthouse Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
298 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Lighthouse Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 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 45-49% has increased from 25-29% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#813 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
9%
# Black Students
126 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
42%
18%
# White Students
84 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
28%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
1
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
1
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,248 is higher than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,628 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,248
$18,261
Spending / Student
$18,628
$17,455
Best Lighthouse Academy School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grades: 3-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lighthouse 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
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Ball Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lighthouse Eagle Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4507 170th Avenue
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lighthouse South Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Juvenile Justice Institute
Charter School
12263 James St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 393-4450
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center
Charter School
12120 Fillmore St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
Grades: 4-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lighthouse Academy School District?
Lighthouse Academy School District manages 7 public schools serving 298 students.
What is the rank of Lighthouse Academy School District?
Lighthouse Academy School District is ranked #512 out of 863 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?
42% of Lighthouse Academy School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 $18,628 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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