How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lighthouse Connections Academy | Sparta Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Troy, Michigan | Sparta, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 2,454 | 2,433 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.2:1 | 17.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lighthouse Connections Academy | Sparta Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,253 | $14,662 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.0% | 11.0% |
| State Revenue | 93.9% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 0.0% | 32.1% |
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Sparta Area Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lighthouse Connections Academy | Sparta Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.6% | 80.6% |
| African American | 22.6% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% | 14.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.2% | 31.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lighthouse Connections Academy | Sparta Area Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 440:1 | 485.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.8% | 11.4% |
School Types
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sparta Area Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.