Enrollment
2,056
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, MI
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260111808853Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Connections Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Connections Academy ranks #4 of 7 schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Lighthouse Connections Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260111808853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lighthouse Connections Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lighthouse Connections Academy
Lighthouse Connections Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling 2,056 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 47% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,056 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Lighthouse Connections Academy spends $7,761 per pupil, 43% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lighthouse Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, so Lighthouse Connections Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 2,056 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Michigan, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Connections Academy compares
Lighthouse Connections Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 47% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,056
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$7,761
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
White 56.6%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Lighthouse Connections Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lighthouse Connections Academy, which includes Lighthouse Connections Academy.
$7,761
Per student
-43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.0%
State 93.9%
Federal 6.0%
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.
Similar other 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 (~2,056 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Connections Academy
How many students attend Lighthouse Connections Academy?
Lighthouse Connections Academy has 2,056 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Connections Academy is 25.7:1, which is 47% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse Connections Academy?
69.6% of students at Lighthouse Connections Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Connections Academy is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Connections Academy?
Lighthouse Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lighthouse Connections Academy rank among schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Connections Academy ranks #4 of 7 schools in Troy, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Lighthouse Connections Academy a good school?
Lighthouse Connections Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Connections Academy?
None; Lighthouse Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, and Lighthouse Connections Academy is its only campus.
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