Lighthouse Education Center

379 W GLENLORD RD
SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

111 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The **Lighthouse Education Center**, located in Saint Joseph, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency (RESA). It is designed to provide comprehensive support and instruction for students with significant disabilities, including those with moderate to severe cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorders, and complex medical or behavioral needs. The school focuses on fostering independence and functional skill development, tailoring individual education programs (IEPs) to meet the unique requirements of each student from early childhood through young adulthood.

Beyond academics, the center emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by integrating essential life skills, communication training, and therapeutic support. The facility is staffed by a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, paraprofessionals, speech therapists, and occupational therapists—who work collaboratively to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. By prioritizing community-based instruction and personalized care, the Lighthouse Education Center serves as a vital resource for families in the region, ensuring that students with diverse abilities receive the specialized attention necessary to reach their fullest potential.

111

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lighthouse Education Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	8
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

White
67 (60.4 %)
Black
26 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (7.2 %)
Two or More
5 (4.5 %)
American Indian
3 (2.7 %)
Asian
2 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berrien RESA
Phone:	(269)429-2351
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
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

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 7

Grade 10 12