Serving 14 students in grades 9-12, Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)14%
2%
Asian
(15-16)7%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
7%
Black
(15-16)n/a
18%
White
(15-16)65%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)7%
3%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School?
The graduation rate of Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 85%.
How many students attend Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School?
14 students attend Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School offer ?
Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School part of?
Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School is part of Charlevoix Public Schools.
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