Lighthouse Academy The Port serves 14 students in grades 5-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Academy The Port ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lighthouse Academy The Port's student population of 14 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lighthouse Academy The Port is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
16:1
Black
72%
18%
White
21%
63%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Lighthouse Academy The Port?
The graduation rate of Lighthouse Academy The Port is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy The Port?
14 students attend Lighthouse Academy The Port.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lighthouse Academy The Port students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lighthouse Academy The Port?
Lighthouse Academy The Port has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Academy The Port offer ?
Lighthouse Academy The Port offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lighthouse Academy The Port part of?
Lighthouse Academy The Port is part of Lighthouse Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Lighthouse Academy The Port located?
Lighthouse Academy The Port is located in the McLaughlin neighborhood of Muskegon, MI. There are 1 other public schools located in McLaughlin.
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