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Lighthouse Academy Waalkes

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grades K to 12 · Lighthouse Academy

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About Lighthouse Academy Waalkes

Lighthouse Academy Waalkes serves kindergarten through grade 12 as a public charter school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It reported 73 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter schools in Grand Rapids. With about 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.4 students per teacher. There are 108 other schools within 5 miles. Lighthouse Academy runs 9 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Kent County.

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School facts

Address	1501 Cedar St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone	(616) 304-8537
School district	Lighthouse Academy
Grades	K to 12
Students (2024-25)	73
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	7
Students per teacher	10.4
Charter school	Yes
School type	Alternative
Level	Other
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Kent County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260094908355). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Grace Christian AcademyPrivate, Calvinist · Grades PreK to 12Grand Rapids · 0.2 mi Lighthouse Academy The PierCharter · Grades 9 to 12Grand Rapids · 0.4 mi Wellspring Preparatory High SchoolCharter · Grades 9 to 12Grand Rapids · 0.6 mi Bethany Based SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 12Grand Rapids · 0.9 mi Kent Hills ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Grand Rapids · 1 mi Empower UPublic · Grades 6 to 12Grand Rapids · 1 mi Living Stones AcademyPrivate, Calvinist · Grades PreK to 6Grand Rapids · 1 mi Stepping Stones Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 9Grand Rapids · 1.2 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Lighthouse Academy Waalkes serve?

Lighthouse Academy Waalkes serves kindergarten through grade 12.

How many students attend Lighthouse Academy Waalkes?

Lighthouse Academy Waalkes reported 73 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy Waalkes?

About 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 73 students and 7 teachers in federal data.

Is Lighthouse Academy Waalkes a public or charter school?

Lighthouse Academy Waalkes is a public charter school.

What school district is Lighthouse Academy Waalkes in?

Lighthouse Academy Waalkes is part of Lighthouse Academy. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/lighthouse-academy/

Where is Lighthouse Academy Waalkes located?

Lighthouse Academy Waalkes is at 1501 Cedar St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The phone number is (616) 304-8537.

How many other schools are near Lighthouse Academy Waalkes?

There are 108 other schools within 5 miles of Lighthouse Academy Waalkes in our directory.