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#265 of 399 private schools in MO
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
High School · Jefferson City, MO
A private high school in Jefferson City, MO serving grades 5th – 12th.
216 EL MERCADO PLZ, Jefferson City, MO 65109
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
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Where Lighthouse Preparatory Academy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,394/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,430
Median home value
$204,700
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
44.6%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,317 | Compare → |
| Helias Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Jefferson City HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy is listed in Jefferson City, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy is a private high school in Jefferson City, MO, serving approximately 140 students in grades 5th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
What grades does Lighthouse Preparatory Academy serve?
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Preparatory Academy?
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Preparatory Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lighthouse Preparatory Academy rank in MO?
Lighthouse Preparatory Academy ranks #265 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Lighthouse Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Preparatory 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.
Is Lighthouse Preparatory Academy a private school?
Yes, Lighthouse Preparatory Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lighthouse Preparatory Academy a religious school?
No, Lighthouse Preparatory Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cole County
- Phone
- (573) 645-5253
- Area population (ZIP 65109)
- 40,390
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 65109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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