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#353 of 378 private schools in MD

Lighthouse Christian Academy

School · Cumberland, MD

A private school in Cumberland, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

2020 BEDFORD ST, Cumberland, MD 21502

  • 13.5:1 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 MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment166
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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 MD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lighthouse Christian Academy 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,426/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cumberland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$58,721

Median home value

$151,400

Median rent

$771/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White94.0%
Two or More3.0%
Black2.4%
Hispanic0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocesePrivate · tuition4.5PK–123.0 mi306Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lighthouse Christian Academy is listed in Cumberland, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lighthouse Christian Academy

Lighthouse Christian Academy is a private school in Cumberland, MD, serving approximately 166 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lighthouse Christian Academy

What grades does Lighthouse Christian Academy serve?

Lighthouse Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Lighthouse Christian Academy?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 166 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lighthouse Christian Academy rank in MD?

Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks #353 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Lighthouse Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lighthouse Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Lighthouse Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God 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 Christian Academy a religious school?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
166
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Assembly of God
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Allegany County
Area population (ZIP 21502)
41,810
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
43.1
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 21502; 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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