Overview

Lighthouse Academy-Waalkes is an alternative school in Grand Rapids, MI, offering 2 sports. It is one of 7 schools in Lighthouse Academy.

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ACADEMICS

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Advanced Courses

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


Neighborhood

1501 Cedar Street Northeast
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
School leader: Mr Lucas Yax
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Lighthouse Academy-North Campus
    0.16 miles
    Public charter; 3-12
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    Plymouth Christian Elementary School
    0.21 miles
    Private; PK-6
  • NA
    Success - Grand Rapids Fuller Ave
    0.26 miles
    Public district; 9-12
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    Alphabet Soup Day Care Center
    0.32 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Plymouth Christian High School
    0.38 miles
    Private; 7-12
  • NA
    Lighthouse Academy - The Pier
    0.53 miles
    Public charter; 9-12
  • 5 /10
    Wellspring Preparatory High School
    0.61 miles
    Public charter; 9-12
  • NA
    Creston Mayfield Christian
    0.64 miles
    Private; K-8
  • NA
    Pyramid Montessori
    0.73 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • 10 /10
    Bauer Elementary School
    14.33 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Lakes Elementary School
    10.98 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 10 /10
    Cannonsburg Elementary School
    9.63 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 10 /10
    Knapp Forest Elementary School
    3.86 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Eastern High School
    5.63 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
    Kettle Lake Elementary School
    13.5 miles
    Public district; K-4
  • 10 /10
    Ada Elementary School
    7.32 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
  • 9 /10
    Breton Downs School
    3.61 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    East Grand Rapids Middle School
    2.71 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 9 /10
    East Grand Rapids High School
    2.5 miles
    Public district; 9-12