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Lighthouse Academy the Pier
High School · Lighthouse Academy · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter high school in Grand Rapids, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
703 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Academics
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2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
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Where Lighthouse Academy the Pier 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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
$61,734
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy WaalkesCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Plymouth Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Empower UEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Bethany Based SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.0 mi | 17 | 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
- 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 the Pier is listed in Lighthouse Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lighthouse Academy the Pier
Lighthouse Academy the Pier is a public high school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Lighthouse Academy, serving approximately 15 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Academy the Pier
What grades does Lighthouse Academy the Pier serve?
Lighthouse Academy the Pier serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy the Pier?
Lighthouse Academy the Pier has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy the Pier?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy the Pier is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Lighthouse Academy the Pier?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Academy the Pier has 25% math proficiency (2016 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2016 EdFacts).
Is Lighthouse Academy the Pier a charter school?
Yes, Lighthouse Academy the Pier is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lighthouse Academy the Pier a Title I school?
No, Lighthouse Academy the Pier is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Academy the Pier?
80.0% of students at Lighthouse Academy the Pier 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 15
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Kent County
- Phone
- (616) 304-8537
- Area population (ZIP 49503)
- 37,874
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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.
- 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 49503; 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 not displayed; assessments 2016 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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