Central High School vs Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Central High School has a higher overall rating of 8.4/10 compared to 6.2/10. Central High School is significantly larger with 1,033 students, about 5.7× the size of Lighthouse Academy South Campus (181). In math proficiency, Central High School leads at 65.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Central High School
Grand Rapids, MI
8.4/10
High School9th – 12th
1,033 students
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Kentwood, MI
6.2/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thCharter
181 students
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| Metric | Central High School | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 6.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.5% | 90.1% |
| Environment Score | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #185 of 3,198 | #1,636 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 94th | 49th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central High School | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 5.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 85.0% | 5.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central High School | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 181 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.5% | 90.1% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 99%+ | 20–29% |
| District | Forest Hills Public Schools | Lighthouse Academy |
| City | Grand Rapids | Kentwood |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Grand Rapids (49546) | Kentwood (49512) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,386 | $70,955 |
| Median Home Value | $389,100 | $279,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,275 | $1,229 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 60.8% | 37.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 21 min |