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Welcome To Lighthouse Academy

A safe harbor that provides innovative whole-child education and ensures success despite life’s storms.
Our tuition free campuses offer full time in-person and virtual programs.

News & Announcements

Board Notice:

May 19, 2026 Public Hearing

Lighthouse Academy Board of Directors will hold a public hearing Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 3330 36^th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 to consider the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2026-2027 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget will be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the above address.

Exciting News!

We are opening a new school in Cedar Springs, Michigan.

We are thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new campus located at 151 S. Main Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Starting in September 2026, we will welcome students who have been expelled, long-term suspended, IEP or court - placed. This location will continue on with Lighthouse’s legacy of providing a whole child approach to education by addressing students’ academic, social and emotional needs. Please watch for additional information on our new school, including an open house later this summer!

Lighthouse Academy

3330 36th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512

P: (616) 600-6518; (616) 949-2287 F: (616) 949-2379

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Locations

Barry County Community School

2950 M-179 Hastings, MI 49058

P: (616) 295-5993

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Eagle Village Campus

4507 170th Ave. Hersey, MI 49639

P: (231) 305-6680 F: (231) 305-6694

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JDC Campus

12120 Fillmore St West Olive, MI 49460

P: (616) 494-5407 F: (616) 588-6126

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JJI Campus

12263 James St Holland, MI 49424

P: (616) 393-4427 F: (616) 588-6126

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Muskegon Community Campus

1161 W Southern Avenue (3rd floor of the AvaSure NIMS Campus building) Muskegon, MI 49441

P: (231) 437-8190 F: (616) 317-4737

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South Campus

3330 36th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512-2810

P: (616) 600-6518 F: (616) 949-2379

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The Pier Campus

701 Ball Ave. NE (Located inside the Kent County Correctional Facility) Grand Rapids, MI 49503

P: (616) 965-9702 F: (616) 632-6361

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The Port

205 East Apple Ave Muskegon, MI 49442

P: (231) 724-8850 F: (616) 317-4737

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Waalkes Campus

1501 Cedar St. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

P: (616) 632-5753 F: (616) 301-3439

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Lighthouse Academy serves youth in Barry, Kent, Muskegon, Osceola, and Ottawa Counties. Please select a form based off the county you reside in:

Mission Lighthouse Academy is a safe harbor that provides innovative whole-child education and ensures success despite life’s storms.

Vision We empower students to achieve academic success by providing a learning community staffed by people who respect the students and are committed to their academic, social, and emotional growth.

Values Each and every day, our Lighthouse Academy teams hold themselves responsible to living into the values of Openness, Honesty, Respect, Cultural Humility, Compassion, Commitment and Forgiveness.