Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center

Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center is a public school in West Olive, MI, part of the Lighthouse Academy. The school serves approximately 21 students in grades 3rd – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $97,194, where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 21 students, Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.