Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Charter School
73 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Lighthouse Academy—Waalkes, located on Cedar Street NE in Grand Rapids, is part of the Lighthouse Academy network, which specializes in providing alternative education opportunities for students who have struggled in traditional school settings. The school is designed to serve a diverse student body, including those who are at-risk of dropping out, students transitioning from the juvenile justice system, or those who simply need a more personalized and flexible learning environment to achieve academic success.
The academy emphasizes a supportive, trauma-informed approach to education, focusing on both academic credit recovery and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized instructional plans, Lighthouse Academy—Waalkes aims to remove barriers to graduation. Their mission centers on empowering students to overcome personal obstacles, earn their high school diplomas, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether that be higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
The academy emphasizes a supportive, trauma-informed approach to education, focusing on both academic credit recovery and the social-emotional development of its students. By offering smaller class sizes and individualized instructional plans, Lighthouse Academy—Waalkes aims to remove barriers to graduation. Their mission centers on empowering students to overcome personal obstacles, earn their high school diplomas, and prepare for post-secondary opportunities, whether that be higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
73
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
95.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 41 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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Black41 (56.2%)
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White17 (23.3%)
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Hispanic10 (13.7%)
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Two or More5 (6.8%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Lighthouse Academy |
| Phone: | (616)304-8537 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 73 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 7.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 70 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
3
Grade 7
5
Grade 8
11
Grade 9
27
Grade 10
22
Grade 11
5
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 3 |
| Grade 7 | 5 |
| Grade 8 | 11 |
| Grade 9 | 27 |
| Grade 10 | 22 |
| Grade 11 | 5 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 20 | 27.4% |
| Male | 53 | 72.6% |
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