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Lighthouse North Campus vs. Excel Charter Academy

Should you attend Lighthouse North Campus or Excel Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lighthouse North Campus
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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8/
10
Top 30%
Excel Charter Academy
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Excel Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 67 students in grades 3-12, Lighthouse North Campus ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 783 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Excel Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
3-12
K-12
Total Students
67 students
783 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lighthouse North Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Excel Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
73% | 27%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lighthouse North Campus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Excel Charter Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lighthouse North Campus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Excel Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse North Campus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lighthouse Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Excel Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Excel Charter Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#267 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Excel Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lighthouse North Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lighthouse Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lighthouse North Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lighthouse Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lighthouse North Campus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lighthouse Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lighthouse North Campus with the average graduation rate observed in the Lighthouse Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lighthouse North Campus by grade.
This chart displays the students of Excel Charter Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
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107
Grade 1 Students
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84
Grade 2 Students
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85
Grade 3 Students
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85
Grade 4 Students
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85
Grade 5 Students
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84
Grade 6 Students
-
85
Grade 7 Students
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84
Grade 8 Students
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84
Grade 9 Students
25
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Grade 10 Students
18
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Grade 11 Students
15
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Grade 12 Students
9
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lighthouse North Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lighthouse Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lighthouse North Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lighthouse Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lighthouse North Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lighthouse Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
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32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lighthouse North Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lighthouse Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lighthouse North Campus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lighthouse Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lighthouse North Campus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lighthouse Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Excel Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lighthouse North Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lighthouse Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Excel Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lighthouse North Campus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lighthouse Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Excel Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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