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Lighthouse Learning Academy

Summary:

Lighthouse Learning Academy is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 216 students. As part of the Two Rivers Public School District, which is ranked 313 out of 428 districts in the state, Lighthouse Learning Academy stands out as a high-performing school with exceptional academic outcomes.

The school's key metrics are particularly impressive, with consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 80% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Lighthouse Learning Academy also maintains low dropout rates, ranging from 2.3% to 6.8%, and low chronic absenteeism rates, from 0% to 2.8%, both of which are much lower than the surrounding district and state. On the Forward Exam, the school has shown strong performance, with several grade levels achieving 100% proficiency or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, notably higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to the nearby McKinley Academy, another alternative public charter virtual school, Lighthouse Learning Academy stands out with its exceptional academic performance. McKinley Academy has significantly lower graduation rates (64.2%), higher dropout rates (10%), and higher chronic absenteeism (39.3%), highlighting the relative success of Lighthouse Learning Academy in supporting student outcomes. Overall, Lighthouse Learning Academy appears to be a valuable educational option in the region, effectively meeting the needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

 4521 Lincoln Ave
       Two Rivers, WI  54241

(920) 793-4560

District: Two Rivers Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,002 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  93.3 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
African American:
4.3%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Compare Details Lighthouse Learning Academy ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lighthouse Learning Academy ranks better than 60.2% of middle schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.14. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lighthouse Learning Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), African American (4.3%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lighthouse Learning Academy is 93.3. (See more...)
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Compare Lighthouse Learning Academy employs 3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lighthouse Learning Academy is $6,002.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lighthouse Learning Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lighthouse Learning Academy 253rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Lighthouse Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Lighthouse Learning Academy 255th of 641 Wisconsin public middle schools. (See Lighthouse Learning Academy in the ranking list.)

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Two Rivers Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Two Rivers Public School District 313th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lighthouse Learning Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lighthouse Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.34 915th 1037 11.8%
2021 67.52 322nd 1050 69.3%
2022 53.78 545th 1067 48.9%
2023 94.77 13th 1067 98.8%
2024 73.90 253rd 1061 76.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lighthouse Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.93 1st 871 99.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lighthouse Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.21 16th 1004 98.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lighthouse Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.15 396th 1003 60.5%
2023 87.02 64th 1011 93.7%
2024 73.82 234th 1012 76.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lighthouse Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.78 236th 699 66.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lighthouse Learning Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lighthouse Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.81 564th 594 5.1%
2021 48.38 326th 613 46.8%
2022 64.11 191st 617 69.0%
2023 19.18 541st 640 15.5%
2024 61.14 255th 641 60.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lighthouse Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.83 525th 525 0.0%
2024 66.37 129th 520 75.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lighthouse Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.58 450th 591 23.9%
2024 57.25 263rd 585 55.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lighthouse Learning Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.01 295th 407 27.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lighthouse Learning Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 48 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 53
2018 58 1 1 2 2 0 4 0 68
2019 85 3 0 0 0 0 6 0 94
2020 79 4 0 3 0 0 6 0 92
2021 134 5 1 3 0 0 6 0 149
2022 73 3 0 2 0 0 4 0 82
2023 193 14 1 3 0 0 5 0 216
2024 245 12 2 10 0 0 11 0 280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lighthouse Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 53 1.0 53.0 13.2
2018 68 1.0 68.0 17.6
2019 94 1.0 94.0 23.4
2020 92 1.0 92.0 15.2
2021 149 2.0 74.5 29.5
2022 82 2.0 41.0 39
2023 216 3.0 72.0 32.9
2024 280 3.0 93.3 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lighthouse Learning Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 53 1.0 53.0 13.2
2018 68 1.0 68.0 17.6
2019 94 1.0 94.0 23.4
2020 92 1.0 92.0 15.2
2021 149 2.0 74.5 29.5
2022 82 2.0 41.0 39
2023 216 3.0 72.0 32.9
2024 280 3.0 93.3 23.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lighthouse Learning Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $126 (2.4%) $5,094 (97.6%) $5,220
2020 $246 (4.3%) $5,492 (95.7%) $5,738
2021 $342 (5.7%) $5,660 (94.3%) $6,002

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lighthouse Learning Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 915th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 13th of 1067 Elementary schools
 87%
Ranks 564th of 594 Middle schoolsRanks 541st of 640 Middle schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lighthouse Learning Academy)20100
 80%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Two Rivers Public School District)48.941.1
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lighthouse Learning Academy)20100
 80%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Two Rivers Public School District)36.642.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Lighthouse Learning Academy)0100
 100%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Two Rivers Public School District)46.667.4
 20.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Lighthouse Learning Academy)0100
 100%
   4th Grade Science (Two Rivers Public School District)53.460
 6.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lighthouse Learning Academy)42.966.7
 23.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Two Rivers Public School District)31.421.4
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.941
 0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lighthouse Learning Academy)14.333.3
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Two Rivers Public School District)32.122.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.846
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lighthouse Learning Academy)0100
 100%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Two Rivers Public School District)25.222.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lighthouse Learning Academy)0100
 100%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Two Rivers Public School District)22.114.2
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lighthouse Learning Academy)200
 20%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Two Rivers Public School District)31.119.8
 11.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)45.541.1
 4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lighthouse Learning Academy)00
   7th Grade Mathematics (Two Rivers Public School District)21.914.7
 7.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)39.735.7
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students94216
 129.8%
African American314
 366.7%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White85193
 127.1%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.4%32.9%
 9.5%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 280 students attended Lighthouse Learning Academy.

Students at Lighthouse Learning Academy are 88% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Lighthouse Learning Academy ranks 253rd of 1061 Wisconsin alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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