Secondary Lighthouse

Summary:

Secondary Lighthouse is a public high school located in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 34 students. The school is part of the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district, which is ranked 210 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Secondary Lighthouse consistently outperforms the Spring Lake Park Public Schools district and the state of Minnesota in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 90.91% of Secondary Lighthouse students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 38.37% for the district and 45.47% for the state. Similarly, 95.65% of Secondary Lighthouse students were proficient or better in MCA-III Reading, compared to 40.85% for the district and 49.85% for the state. While the student population at Secondary Lighthouse is predominantly White (76.47% in 2022-2023), the school has a more diverse racial makeup compared to the nearby Spring Lake Park Senior High, which has a higher percentage of African American (17.51%) and Hispanic (16.18%) students.

Secondary Lighthouse has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.65% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Spring Lake Park Senior High (45.71%) and other alternative schools in the area, such as Mounds View Alternative Learning Center (65.55%) and Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Center (86.75%). However, the school has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio (68:1 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Spring Lake Park Senior High (20.7:1) and other alternative schools in the area, which may raise questions about the school's resource allocation and ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

7925 Able Street NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432-2071

(763) 600-5200

District: Spring Lake Park Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,724

Student/teacher ratio: 28.1

Number of students: 31

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Two or more races:

9.7%

Asian:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Secondary Lighthouse ranks better than 99.8% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Secondary Lighthouse has the smallest high school student body size in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), two or more races (9.7%), Asian (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Secondary Lighthouse is 28.1. 1 high schools in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Secondary Lighthouse employs 1.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Secondary Lighthouse is $12,724, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Spring Lake Park Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Secondary Lighthouse was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Secondary Lighthouse 1^st of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Secondary Lighthouse in the ranking list.)

Spring Lake Park Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Lake Park Public Schools 210^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Secondary Lighthouse

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Rank History for all students at Secondary Lighthouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2016	98.35	1^st	508	99.8%
2017	96.55	1^st	523	99.8%
2018	98.92	1^st	518	99.8%
2022	99.70	1^st	520	99.8%
2024	99.90	1^st	545	99.8%

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Rank History for White students at Secondary Lighthouse

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	98.27	1^st	428	99.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Secondary Lighthouse

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2014	27	0	1	1	2	31
2015	33	0	0	0	2	35
2016	37	1	0	0	3	41
2017	34	2	1	0	4	41
2018	44	0	1	0	4	49
2019	36	0	1	1	8	46
2020	31	1	2	2	10	46
2021	29	2	2	2	5	40
2022	25	1	2	2	3	33
2023	26	1	2	2	3	34
2024	24	0	2	2	3	31

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 Secondary Lighthouse

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	31	3.0	10.3	9.7
2015	35	1.0	35.0	8.6
2016	41	1.0	41.0	9.8
2017	41	0.4	87.2	12.2
2018	49	1.0	49.0	12.2
2019	46	1.3	34.5	15.2
2020	46	1.1	39.3	21.7
2021	40	0.7	57.1	20
2022	33	0.0	n/a	18.2
2023	34	0.5	68.0	17.6
2024	31	1.1	28.1	19.4

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 Secondary Lighthouse

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	31	3.0	10.3	9.7
2015	35	1.0	35.0	8.6
2016	41	1.0	41.0	9.8
2017	41	0.4	87.2	12.2
2018	49	1.0	49.0	12.2
2019	46	1.3	34.5	15.2
2020	46	1.1	39.3	21.7
2021	40	0.7	57.1	20
2022	33	0.0	n/a	18.2
2023	34	0.5	68.0	17.6
2024	31	1.1	28.1	19.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Secondary Lighthouse

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,724

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Secondary Lighthouse

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Secondary Lighthouse)	72.7	91.7	18.9%
7th Grade Math (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)	46	34.9	11.1%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Secondary Lighthouse)	90.9	83.3	7.6%
7th Grade Reading (Spring Lake Park Public Schools)	59.8	43	16.8%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	46	34	26.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	36	26	27.8%
Two or More Races	8	3	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.2%	17.6%	2.4%

Schools Near Secondary Lighthouse

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	MCA-III Math (2024)	MCA-III Reading (2024)	MCA-III Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Secondary Lighthouse	Public	7-12	7925 Able Street NE	Spring Lake Park	55432	Anoka County	Spring Lake Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 600-5200	31	1	28.1	19.4%	24 (77.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.7%)							(n/a)	90.9	90.0		90.9	90.9	100.0		95.7	80.0		81.8	$12,724
Spring Lake Park Senior High	Public	9-12	1100 81st Ave NE	Spring Lake Park	55432	Anoka County	Spring Lake Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 600-5100	1,965	97	20.2	41.9%	941 (47.9%)	339 (17.3%)	351 (17.9%)	179 (9.1%)	16 (0.8%)	5 (0.3%)	134 (6.8%)	49	262^nd of 480 public high schools	45.4%	37.4	327^th of 476 public high schools	31.3%	65			31.7	31.7			39.3	39.3		39.3	39.3	$12,602
SLP Schools Online Secondary	Public, Virtual	7-12	1100 81st Ave NE	Spring Lake Park	55432	Anoka County	Spring Lake Park Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 600-5100	52	1	50.9	59.6%	24 (46.2%)	15 (28.8%)	4 (7.7%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	4 (7.7%)							(n/a)												$8,421
Metro Heights Independent	Public	9-12	7122 University Ave NE	Fridley	55432	Anoka County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5690	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Metro Heights Academy	Public	9-12	7122 University Ave NE	Fridley	55432	Anoka County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5698	190	11	17.9	71.6%	42 (22.1%)	62 (32.6%)	50 (26.3%)	8 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	26 (13.7%)							(n/a)
Mounds View Adult Education	Public	12	2574 County Rd 10	Mounds View	55112	Ramsey County	Mounds View Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 621-6250	9	8	1.1	55.6%	4 (44.4%)	2 (22.2%)	1 (11.1%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)							(n/a)												$12,344
Mounds View Alternative Learning Center	Public	7-12	2574 County Rd 10	Mounds View	55112	Ramsey County	Mounds View Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 621-6200	100	8	11.7	63.0%	46 (46.0%)	19 (19.0%)	23 (23.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.0%)							(n/a)			0.0	0.0								$12,888
High School Summer Program	Public	9-12	2574 Mounds View Blvd	Mounds View	55112	Ramsey County	Mounds View Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 621-6203	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)												$10,660
Mounds View Credit Plus	Public	9-12	2574 Mounds View Blvd	Mounds View	55112	Ramsey County	Mounds View Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 621-6200	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Center	Public	9-12	1317 Rice Creek Road	Fridley	55432	Anoka County	Fridley Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 502-5101	113	4	27.8	87.6%	17 (15.0%)	49 (43.4%)	36 (31.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.0%)	7.4	443^rd of 480 public high schools	7.7%				(n/a)			5.3	5.3			0.0	0.0				$17,816

Frequently Asked Questions about Secondary Lighthouse

What is the racial makeup of Secondary Lighthouse?

Students at Secondary Lighthouse are 77% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Secondary Lighthouse?

In the 2023-24 school year, 31 students attended Secondary Lighthouse.

What district is Secondary Lighthouse in?

Spring Lake Park Public Schools

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Secondary Lighthouse	Public	7-12	7925 Able Street NE	Spring Lake Park	55432	Anoka County	Spring Lake Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 600-5200	31	1	28.1	19.4%	24 (77.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (9.7%)								(n/a)	90.9	90.0		90.9	90.9	100.0		95.7	80.0		81.8	$12,724
Spring Lake Park Senior High	Public	9-12	1100 81st Ave NE	Spring Lake Park	55432	Anoka County	Spring Lake Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(763) 600-5100	1,965	97	20.2	41.9%	941 (47.9%)	339 (17.3%)	351 (17.9%)	179 (9.1%)	16 (0.8%)	5 (0.3%)	134 (6.8%)	49	262^nd of 480 public high schools	45.4%		37.4	327^th of 476 public high schools	31.3%	65			31.7	31.7			39.3	39.3		39.3	39.3	$12,602
SLP Schools Online Secondary	Public, Virtual	7-12	1100 81st Ave NE	Spring Lake Park	55432	Anoka County	Spring Lake Park Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(763) 600-5100	52	1	50.9	59.6%	24 (46.2%)	15 (28.8%)	4 (7.7%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	4 (7.7%)								(n/a)												$8,421
Metro Heights Independent	Public	9-12	7122 University Ave NE	Fridley	55432	Anoka County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5690	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Metro Heights Academy	Public	9-12	7122 University Ave NE	Fridley	55432	Anoka County	Northeast Metro 916	No	No	No	No	(651) 415-5698	190	11	17.9	71.6%	42 (22.1%)	62 (32.6%)	50 (26.3%)	8 (4.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	26 (13.7%)								(n/a)
Mounds View Adult Education	Public	12	2574 County Rd 10	Mounds View	55112	Ramsey County	Mounds View Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 621-6250	9	8	1.1	55.6%	4 (44.4%)	2 (22.2%)	1 (11.1%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)												$12,344
Mounds View Alternative Learning Center	Public	7-12	2574 County Rd 10	Mounds View	55112	Ramsey County	Mounds View Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 621-6200	100	8	11.7	63.0%	46 (46.0%)	19 (19.0%)	23 (23.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.0%)								(n/a)			0.0	0.0								$12,888
High School Summer Program	Public	9-12	2574 Mounds View Blvd	Mounds View	55112	Ramsey County	Mounds View Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 621-6203	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$10,660
Mounds View Credit Plus	Public	9-12	2574 Mounds View Blvd	Mounds View	55112	Ramsey County	Mounds View Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(651) 621-6200	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fridley Moore Lk Area Learning Center	Public	9-12	1317 Rice Creek Road	Fridley	55432	Anoka County	Fridley Public School District	No	No	No	No	(763) 502-5101	113	4	27.8	87.6%	17 (15.0%)	49 (43.4%)	36 (31.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	9 (8.0%)	7.4	443^rd of 480 public high schools	7.7%					(n/a)			5.3	5.3			0.0	0.0				$17,816