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#2298 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
School · Lighthouse Academy · Kentwood, MI
A charter school in Kentwood, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3300 36TH ST SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lighthouse Academy South Campus score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lighthouse Academy South Campus 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kentwood), 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
$70,955
Median home value
$279,900
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
43.5%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepnet Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
| Excel Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Lake Michigan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| East Kentwood Freshman CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9 | 3.6 mi | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lighthouse Academy
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lighthouse Academy South Campus is listed in Lighthouse Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Lighthouse Academy South Campus is a public school in Kentwood, MI, part of Lighthouse Academy, serving approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,298 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Academy South Campus
What grades does Lighthouse Academy South Campus serve?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy South Campus is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lighthouse Academy South Campus rank in MI?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus ranks #2,298 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lighthouse Academy South Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Academy South Campus has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lighthouse Academy South Campus a charter school?
Yes, Lighthouse Academy South Campus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lighthouse Academy South Campus a Title I school?
No, Lighthouse Academy South Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
90.1% of students at Lighthouse Academy South Campus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.9%
- Phone
- (616) 949-2287
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 49512)
- 18,662
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 49512; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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