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#281 of 284 private schools in TN

Lighthouse Christian Academy

School · Hendersonville, TN

A private school in Hendersonville, TN serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

130 MAPLE DR N, Hendersonville, TN 37075

  • 555.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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 TN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio555.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index70%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.1 / 10
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Enrollment5,001
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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 TN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Lighthouse Christian 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 Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated841/100K

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

$97,597

Median home value

$403,400

Median rent

$1,552/mo

College educated

42.1%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Two or More37.8%
White36.4%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian8.0%
Black4.0%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lighthouse Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–120.0 mi13Compare →
Merrol Hyde Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–121.6 mi664Compare →
Restoring Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–123.6 mi92Compare →
Family Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–125.0 mi118Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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 Christian Academy is listed in Hendersonville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lighthouse Christian Academy

Lighthouse Christian Academy is a private school in Hendersonville, TN, serving approximately 5,001 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 555.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lighthouse Christian Academy

What grades does Lighthouse Christian Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Lighthouse Christian Academy?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 5,001 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Christian Academy is 555.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lighthouse Christian Academy rank in TN?

Lighthouse Christian Academy ranks #281 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Lighthouse Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Lighthouse Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Lighthouse Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 Christian Academy a religious school?

Lighthouse Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
5,001
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
555.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sumner County
Area population (ZIP 37075)
72,541
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
40.4
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 37075; 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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