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#202 of 202 private schools in CT

Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)

High School · Niantic, CT

A private high school in Niantic, CT serving grades 5th – 12th.

Private

58 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Niantic, CT 06357

  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,092
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index44%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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Enrollment32
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$98,852

Median home value

$369,600

Median rent

$1,476/mo

College educated

45.6%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White71.9%
Black18.8%
Asian9.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Light House Voc-ed CenterPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–100.0 mi8Compare →
East Lyme High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–123.1 mi927Compare →
Waterford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–123.5 mi713Compare →
New London High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–124.4 mi593Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is listed in Niantic, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)

Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is a private high school in Niantic, CT, serving approximately 32 students in grades 5th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)

What grades does Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) serve?

Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)?

Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)?

The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) rank in CT?

Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) ranks #202 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) a private school?

Yes, Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) a religious school?

No, Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
25% M / 75% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
New London County
Area population (ZIP 06357)
11,315
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
55.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06357; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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