Lighthouse Academy The Pier

Charter School 31 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lighthouse Academy – The Pier, located at 703 Ball Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Lighthouse Academy charter school network. It is designed to serve students who may have struggled in traditional classroom environments, focusing on providing a supportive, structured, and personalized learning experience. The school emphasizes high expectations for academic achievement while fostering a community-oriented atmosphere aimed at helping students earn their high school diplomas and prepare for life after graduation.

The program at The Pier is particularly known for its commitment to "restorative practices" and holistic student support. By maintaining smaller class sizes and integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum, the academy works to address the unique behavioral and academic needs of its diverse student body. By bridging the gap between traditional academics and real-world skill development, Lighthouse Academy – The Pier aims to empower students to overcome educational barriers and achieve long-term success.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	4
Black	23
Two or More	1

Black
23 (74.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (12.9 %)
White
3 (9.7 %)
Two or More
1 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
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:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	31
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 12

Grade 11 10