Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Charter VirtualAlternative School · GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes is a charter alternative school school in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, serving grades KG–12 with 73 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 10.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 56% |
| White | 17 | 23% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 7% |
| Total enrollment | 73 | 53M / 20F |
English Language Learners: 7 (10% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <50% | 36.0% | 9 |
| Reading Proficiency | <50% | 49.6% | 8 |
| Science Proficiency | S | — | 5 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 73 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1501 CEDAR ST NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Phone: (616)304-8537
Other Schools in District
- Lighthouse Academy Juvenile Justice Institute High
- Lighthouse Academy The Pier High
- Lighthouse Academy The Port High
- Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building High
- Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village Other
- Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center Other
- Lighthouse Academy South Campus Other
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 49503) → CensusDepth.com
- Michigan population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Michigan teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
260094908355
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD