How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Excel Charter Academy | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids, MI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 791 | 213 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.0% | 93.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Excel Charter Academy | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,370 | $21,047 |
| District | Excel Charter Academy | Lighthouse Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Excel Charter Academy | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.0% | 22.1% |
| African American | 32.2% | 49.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% | 21.6% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 13.5% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Excel Charter Academy | Lighthouse Academy South Campus |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.6% | 96.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.