Lighthouse Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12

3300 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI

181 Students

D+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Heidi Cate

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
10%

Reading Proficiency
10%

Average GPA
3.27

Graduation Rate
24.5%

D+

Academics

B-

Teachers

B-

College Prep

D+

Administration

B+

Resources/Facilities

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.27	Reading Proficiency 10%
Math Proficiency 10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 14	Full Time Teachers 14
Teachers in First or Second Year 24%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Equity

College Readiness

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

79:1

Student Diversity

Male 65.8%	Female 34.2%
Black 47.4%	White 23%
Hispanic 19.4%	Two or more races 7.1%
Asian 2%	Native American 1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Michigan State University 3 Students

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 3 Students

Ferris State University 3 Students

New York University 2 Students

University of Miami 2 Students

Central Michigan University 2 Students

Western Michigan University 2 Students

Calvin University 2 Students

University of Michigan - Flint 2 Students

Augustana University 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Education 1 Students

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 1 Students

History 1 Students

Agricultural Business 1 Students

Acting 1 Students

Art History 1 Students

Healthcare Management 1 Students

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition 1 Students

English and Speech Teacher Education 1 Students

Linguistics, Interpretation, and Translation 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 NicheUser

4/28/2014

the athletic program is we were state champions

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Missy Lord

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt

(517) 272-8399

571 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$264,000 Price

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(517) 777-0906

144 Total Sales

3 Near This School

$350,000 Price Range

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(517) 816-9015

81 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$452,000 Price

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City2Shore Gateway Group

(616) 227-4964

146 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$109,900 Price

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Baragar Realty LLC

(269) 397-3765

173 Total Sales

26 Near This School

$20K - $500K Price Range

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$297,000 Price

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List Price Range

$282K - $1.2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$367,932

Median Lot Size

7,840 Sq Ft

% Renters

40%

Average Household Income

$83,482

% of College Grads

35.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,794 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
1,387 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
2,082 Sq Ft

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4.5 Baths
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2.5 Baths
2,916 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

PrepNet Virtual Academy

K to 12th
Charter

West Michigan Aviation Academy

9th to 12th
Charter

Ottawa Hills High School

9th to 12th
Public

Old Farm Park

Rondo Street Station

Stauffer Station Park

Events

Stanaback Park

East Paris Nature Park

Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area

Pinewood Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer

Paris Park

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Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49512

Lighthouse Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Grand Rapids, MI, in the Kentwood neighborhood, and is served by the Lighthouse Academy in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 181 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 10% are proficient in reading. Lighthouse Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.27, and the graduation rate is 24.5%. The average home value in this area is $367,932. Discover additional schools in the area, like PrepNet Virtual Academy, West Michigan Aviation Academy, Ottawa Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lighthouse Academy.

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