Lighthouse Academy South Campus vs. Michigan Connections Academy
Should you attend Lighthouse Academy South Campus or Michigan Connections Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Michigan Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,589 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Connections Academy 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 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
213 students
1,589 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
63 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2773 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1664 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Graduation Rate
20-29%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
52
Grade 1 Students
-
56
Grade 2 Students
-
70
Grade 3 Students
-
83
Grade 4 Students
-
84
Grade 5 Students
-
117
Grade 6 Students
1
147
Grade 7 Students
10
163
Grade 8 Students
11
170
Grade 9 Students
84
196
Grade 10 Students
63
190
Grade 11 Students
28
144
Grade 12 Students
16
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
9%
% Black
49%
20%
% White
22%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%