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#1899 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lighthouse Connections Academy
School · Lighthouse Connections Academy · Troy, MI
A charter school in Troy, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
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
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Students at Lighthouse Connections Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lighthouse Connections Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,394/100K
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
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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%
- Phone
- (248) 509-5858
- 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
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