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Lighthouse Connections Academy

School · Lighthouse Connections Academy · Troy, MI

A charter school in Troy, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

CharterVirtual

3150 LIVERNOIS RD STE 201, Troy, MI 48083

  • Math 17% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 36% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+0.12 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-25.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation0.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.3:1
District spending per student$9,253
Chronic Absenteeism43.6%

Students at Lighthouse Connections Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lighthouse Connections Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,394/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), 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

$88,551

Median home value

$293,300

Median rent

$1,277/mo

College educated

53%

Homeownership

63.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
0.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4K–121.9 mi283Compare →
Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition7.9PK–124.1 mi284Compare →
Rochester Hills Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7PK–124.7 mi237Compare →
One School GlobalPrivate · tuition5.23–124.8 mi50Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lighthouse Connections Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$9,253NCES 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 Connections Academy is listed in Lighthouse Connections Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lighthouse Connections Academy

Lighthouse Connections Academy is a public school in Troy, MI, part of Lighthouse Connections Academy, serving approximately 2,187 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,899 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lighthouse Connections Academy

What grades does Lighthouse Connections Academy serve?

Lighthouse Connections Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Lighthouse Connections Academy?

Lighthouse Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,187 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Connections Academy is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lighthouse Connections Academy rank in MI?

Lighthouse Connections Academy ranks #1,899 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Lighthouse Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lighthouse Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Connections Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Connections Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Lighthouse Connections Academy a charter school?

Yes, Lighthouse Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Lighthouse Connections Academy a Title I school?

No, Lighthouse Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Connections Academy?

75.9% of students at Lighthouse Connections Academy 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
2,187
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.6%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 48083)
23,619
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
40.9
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.
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 48083; 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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