Lighthouse Education Center

Lighthouse Education Center is a multi-level school of close-knit scale in SAINT JOSEPH, Michigan, operated by Berrien RESA, caters to 128 students in grades K through 12. That puts it 54% leaner than the typical public school in Michigan, which averages around 281 students.

Lighthouse Education Center is one of 3 schools operated by Berrien RESA, a district that serves 262 students overall.

Demographically, Lighthouse Education Center logs that the largest single group is White, at 62% of enrollment. Other groups include 25% Black, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 74% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Lighthouse Education Center has 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 5.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.3:1 average. Around 91% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Berrien County (around 55%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Berrien County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $65,425 per year, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lighthouse Education Center is one of 75 public schools in Berrien County (combined enrollment of about 21,027 students).

The closest other public school is Upton Middle School, roughly 0.7 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Five-year trend. Lighthouse Education Center's enrollment has edged up 21% since 2018, when it stood at 106 (now 128). The White share of enrollment edged down from 75% to 62% over that span.

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