Enrollment
14
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260094909011 Charter school
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute — Holland, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lighthouse Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute reports 14 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lighthouse Academy spends $21,262 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.7% from local sources (property taxes), 64.9% from the state, and 27.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 14 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,262
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 14 Top 2% in Michigan — larger than 98% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 260094909011
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lighthouse Academy, which includes Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute.
$21,262
Per student
+34%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 64.9%
Federal 27.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
Similar other schools in Holland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Holland High School
Standard public school
967 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Standard public school
569 students 13:1 students per teacher
Waukazoo Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Woodside Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Great Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
426 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute?
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute has 14 students enrolled. It is a other school in HOLLAND, MI.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute is White at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOLLAND, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute?
Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.