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 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 ≤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 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).
Serving 1,645 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
181 students
1,645 students
% Male | % Female
69% | 31%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
-
54
Grade 1 Students
-
69
Grade 2 Students
-
78
Grade 3 Students
-
96
Grade 4 Students
-
94
Grade 5 Students
-
129
Grade 6 Students
1
139
Grade 7 Students
7
173
Grade 8 Students
12
160
Grade 9 Students
92
196
Grade 10 Students
43
187
Grade 11 Students
13
145
Grade 12 Students
13
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
8%
% Black
52%
21%
% White
17%
60%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
