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
3.23

Graduation Rate
24.5%

D+

Academics

B-

Teachers

B-

College Prep

D+

Administration

B+

Resources/Facilities

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.23

Reading Proficiency

10%

Math Proficiency

10%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

24%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

79:1

Student Diversity

Male

67.8%

Female

32.2%

Black

37%

White

30.1%

Hispanic

24.7%

Two or more races

4.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.7%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

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

New York University 2 Students

Michigan State University 2 Students

University of Miami 2 Students

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 2 Students

Ferris State University 2 Students

Florida International University 1 Students

Columbia University 1 Students

Duke University 1 Students

Calvin University 1 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

Physical Therapy 1 Students

History 1 Students

Agricultural Business 1 Students

Acting 1 Students

Art History 1 Students

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition 1 Students

English and Speech Teacher Education 1 Students

Linguistics, Interpretation, and Translation 1 Students

Physiology and Pathology 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 NicheUser

4/28/2014

the office staff are very caring and courteous

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107 Total Sales

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$159,650 Price

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$19,000 Price

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List Price Range

$185K - $1.5M

Homes For Sale

307

Average Home Value

$313,576

Median Lot Size

16,552 Sq Ft

% Renters

47%

Average Household Income

$77,329

% of College Grads

39.2%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,844 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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1.5 Baths
1,387 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,696 Sq Ft

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New 16 days ago

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$379,900

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,740 Sq Ft

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New 23 days ago

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$50,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
952 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,681 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Ridge Park Charter Academy

K to 8th
Charter

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 3.23, and the graduation rate is 24.5%. The average home value in this area is $313,576. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridge Park Charter Academy, 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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