Lighthouse Academy School District
School District · Grand Rapids, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
7
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,047
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Lighthouse Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lighthouse Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
Hersey · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Grand Rapids · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Kentwood · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#186 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,047
+$6,464 vs Michigan median
District size
365 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Lighthouse Academy ranks #186 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Lighthouse Academy's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village (7.3/10), Lighthouse Academy Waalkes (6.9/10), and Lighthouse Academy South Campus (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lighthouse Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Lighthouse Academy Waalkes | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lighthouse Academy South Campus | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.5/10, Lighthouse Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Lighthouse Academy students show an average math proficiency of 15.5% and ELA proficiency of 18.5%.
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 6.5/10. 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 Eagle Village is the highest-rated school in Lighthouse Academy with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Lighthouse Academy?
Across schools in Lighthouse Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.5%. 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 6.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.5%
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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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