Lighthouse Academy South Campus

3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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Bottom 50%
Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lighthouse Academy South Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lighthouse Academy South Campus's student population of 181 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
181 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Year Founded
2005
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School Rankings

Lighthouse Academy South Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lighthouse Academy South Campus is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2773 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
35%
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≤20%
45%
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≤20%
38%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
20%
9%
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Black
52%
18%
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White
17%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.66
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20-29%
81%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lighthouse Academy South Campus's ranking?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus is ranked #2773 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Lighthouse Academy South Campus often compared to?
Lighthouse Academy South Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Gratiot Middle School, Michigan Connections Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
The graduation rate of Lighthouse Academy South Campus is 20-29%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
181 students attend Lighthouse Academy South Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lighthouse Academy South Campus students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lighthouse Academy South Campus?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Academy South Campus offer ?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lighthouse Academy South Campus part of?
Lighthouse Academy South Campus is part of Lighthouse Academy School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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