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Lighthouse Christian Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11

Harrisburg, PA

1347 Vernon St, Harrisburg, PA 17104

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania
  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Harrisburg
  • Growing: enrollment up 47% since 2019–20

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Lighthouse Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 11th grade. About 44 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment is up about 47% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–11
Students
44
Teachers
10.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 20 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of Christian schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 209 Christian schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    30’19–2043’21–2244’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    K2
    14
    26
    36
    42
    53
    64
    71
    83
    94
    104
    115

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino91%
    White9%

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Lighthouse Christian Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Lighthouse Christian Academy

    What grades does Lighthouse Christian Academy serve?

    Lighthouse Christian Academy serves grades K–11.

    How many students attend Lighthouse Christian Academy?

    About 44 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lighthouse Christian Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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