Lighthouse Academy South Campus vs. Michigan Connections Academy
Should you attend Lighthouse Academy South Campus or Michigan Connections Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Academy South Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Michigan Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 146 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,656 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Michigan Connections Academy 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 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
146 students
1,656 students
% Male | % Female
68% | 32%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2419 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1627 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
55
Grade 1 Students
-
65
Grade 2 Students
-
72
Grade 3 Students
-
93
Grade 4 Students
-
88
Grade 5 Students
1
123
Grade 6 Students
-
156
Grade 7 Students
10
168
Grade 8 Students
12
174
Grade 9 Students
66
197
Grade 10 Students
33
198
Grade 11 Students
15
146
Grade 12 Students
9
121
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
25%
8%
% Black
37%
22%
% White
30%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
