Lighthouse South Campus vs. Michigan Connections Academy
Should I attend Lighthouse South Campus or Michigan Connections Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lighthouse South Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Michigan Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lighthouse South Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 1,673 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Connections Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
74 students
1,673 students
% Male | % Female
73% | 27%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#647 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
60-64%
Graduation Rate
≤20%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
54
Grade 1 Students
-
72
Grade 2 Students
-
81
Grade 3 Students
-
99
Grade 4 Students
-
97
Grade 5 Students
-
127
Grade 6 Students
2
158
Grade 7 Students
3
175
Grade 8 Students
8
175
Grade 9 Students
29
188
Grade 10 Students
19
183
Grade 11 Students
9
129
Grade 12 Students
4
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
8%
% Black
38%
20%
% White
41%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%