How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lighthouse Academy South Campus | Lighthouse Academy Waalkes |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | Grand Rapids, MI |
| School Type | alternative | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 213 | 73 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.8% | 96.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lighthouse Academy South Campus | Lighthouse Academy Waalkes |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,262 | $21,262 |
| District | Lighthouse Academy | Lighthouse Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lighthouse Academy South Campus | Lighthouse Academy Waalkes |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| African American | 49.3% | 56.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% | 13.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 6.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lighthouse Academy South Campus | Lighthouse Academy Waalkes |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.5% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 20 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.