Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lighthouse Academy South Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Academy South Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lighthouse Academy South Campus's student population of 213 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lighthouse Academy South Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lighthouse Academy South Campus is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2773 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
22%
9%
Black
49%
18%
White
22%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-29%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lighthouse Academy South Campus's ranking?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus is ranked #2773 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lighthouse Academy South Campus often compared to?
Lighthouse Academy South Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Gratiot Middle School, Michigan Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
The graduation rate of Lighthouse Academy South Campus is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
213 students attend Lighthouse Academy South Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lighthouse Academy South Campus students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Academy South Campus offer ?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lighthouse Academy South Campus part of?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus is part of Lighthouse Academy School District.
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