Lighthouse Academy School District
School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
7
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#22 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,047
+$6,464 vs Michigan median
District size
365 students
Smaller than Michigan median
About Lighthouse Academy
Lighthouse Academy is a Grand Rapids, Michigan school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 365 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $21,047 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Lighthouse Academy is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lighthouse Academy South Campus, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Lighthouse Academy students show an average math proficiency of 18.6% and ELA proficiency of 19.5%.
The district includes 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lighthouse Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lighthouse Academy with test data.
Schools in Lighthouse Academy
7 schools High Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Grand Rapids
- Total Enrollment
- 365
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy has 7 schools in total — 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lighthouse Academy?
The average composite rating for Lighthouse Academy is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy spends $21,047 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lighthouse Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lighthouse Academy is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus is the highest-rated school in Lighthouse Academy with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Lighthouse Academy?
Across schools in Lighthouse Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 19.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lighthouse Academy compare to other districts in Michigan?
Lighthouse Academy has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 19.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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