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Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grand Rapids, MI
Lighthouse Academy the Pier
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Academy the Pier, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260094908764Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 91
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Academy the Pier earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 90.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Academy the Pier has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Academy the Pier ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Lighthouse Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260094908764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lighthouse Academy the Pier compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lighthouse Academy the Pier
Lighthouse Academy the Pier is a high-poverty, small charter high school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 7 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.3:1, Lighthouse Academy the Pier is leaner than roughly 99% of Michigan schools and 87% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 90.3% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Michigan schools, with 7 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and White (14%) (diversity index 45/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lighthouse Academy spends $21,064 per pupil, 56% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Grand Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Grand River Preparatory High School (635 students): Lighthouse Academy the Pier is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.3:1 vs 21.2:1).
Lighthouse Academy also operates Lighthouse Academy South Campus (213 students) and Lighthouse Academy Waalkes (73 students) alongside Lighthouse Academy the Pier.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lighthouse Academy the Pier compares
Lighthouse Academy the Pier on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.3:1 | ▼ 87% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.3% | ▲ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
7
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,064
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
White 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Lighthouse Academy the Pier is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lighthouse Academy, which includes Lighthouse Academy the Pier.
$21,064
Per student
+56%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Lighthouse Academy the Pier Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Academy South Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Waalkes | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Academy the Pier's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Grand River Preparatory High School
Standard public school
635 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Standard public school
600 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Innovation Central High
Standard public school
386 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Covenant House Academy Grand Rapids
Alternative education program
218 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nextech High School
Standard public school
144 students 24:1 students per teacher
Kenowa Hills Pathways High School
Alternative education program
99 students 33:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~7 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Academy the Pier
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy the Pier?
Lighthouse Academy the Pier has 7 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy the Pier?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy the Pier is 2.3:1, which is 87% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 85% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse Academy the Pier?
90.3% of students at Lighthouse Academy the Pier are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Academy the Pier?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Academy the Pier is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Academy the Pier?
Lighthouse Academy the Pier has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lighthouse Academy the Pier rank among high schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Academy the Pier ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is Lighthouse Academy the Pier a good school?
Lighthouse Academy the Pier earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lighthouse Academy?
Besides Lighthouse Academy the Pier, Lighthouse Academy also operates Lighthouse Academy South Campus (213 students), Lighthouse Academy Waalkes (73 students), and Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village (32 students). See the Lighthouse Academy district page for the complete list.
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