Serving 2,187 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lighthouse 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 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 58% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lighthouse Connections Academy's student population of 2,187 students has grown by 698% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 1250% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
Lighthouse Connections Academy 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 Connections Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2243 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
23%
18%
White
56%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
58%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lighthouse Connections Academy's ranking?
Lighthouse Connections Academy is ranked #2243 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lighthouse Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Lighthouse Connections Academy is 58%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lighthouse Connections Academy?
2,187 students attend Lighthouse Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lighthouse Connections Academy students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lighthouse Connections Academy?
Lighthouse Connections Academy has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Connections Academy offer ?
Lighthouse Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lighthouse Connections Academy part of?
Lighthouse Connections Academy is part of Lighthouse Connections Academy School District.
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