The Muskegon South Pierhead Light or Muskegon Pier Light is a lighthouse located on the channel in the harbor of Muskegon, Michigan. This site is accessible to the public by walking through the pedestrian walkway between the NOAA and USCG stations.
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building serves 19 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building's student population of 19 students has grown by 280% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
21%
18%
White
42%
63%
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building?
19 students attend Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building students are White, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building?
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building offer ?
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building part of?
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building is part of Lighthouse Academy School District.
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