LIGHTHOUSE CARE CENTER OF AUGUSTA

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is a Title I public high school that is part of the Richmond County school district, located in Augusta, GA with about 14 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta**, located at 3100 Perimeter Pkwy in Augusta, Georgia, functions as a specialized residential treatment facility dedicated to providing behavioral and mental health services for children and adolescents. The center is designed to support youth who are struggling with acute emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric challenges that require a highly structured, therapeutic environment. By offering a range of intensive inpatient programs, the facility aims to stabilize its residents, promote healthy coping mechanisms, and facilitate the development of the social and emotional skills necessary for successful reintegration into their families and communities.

The clinical approach at the Lighthouse Care Center is multidisciplinary, often integrating psychiatric care, nursing support, individual and group therapy, and educational resources. Because the facility serves a vulnerable pediatric population, the environment is carefully monitored to ensure safety and clinical efficacy, with treatment plans tailored to the specific needs of each child or teenager. The center plays a critical role in the Augusta healthcare landscape by acting as a bridge for young people who need a higher level of intervention than standard outpatient counseling can provide, focusing on long-term wellness and developmental growth.

For more information, contact Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta at (706) 651-0005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.