For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 21 students in 49460, MI.
Public charter school in zipcode 49460 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49460, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
12120 Fillmore St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-4130
Grades: 3-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in 49460, MI?
1 public charter schools are located in 49460, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in 49460?
49460 public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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