Light House Youth Center serves 137 students in grades 4-12.
The student:teacher of Light House Youth Center is 27:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Light House Youth Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Light House Youth Center?
The application deadline for Light House Youth Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Light House Youth Center located?
Light House Youth Center is located in the Garden Homes neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 4 other private schools located in Garden Homes.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Light House Youth Center is Believers In Christ Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Garden Homes Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
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Garden Homes Lutheran School![Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.]( "Garden Homes Lutheran School Photo - Our student council--The G-House of Representatives--works with students, staff, and school administration to make the school better.")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2450 W Roosevelt Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-9050
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4065 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 444-1146
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 168 students Acceptance rate listed
Milwaukee Collegiate Academy
(Christian)
4030 N. 29th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 873-4014
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Acceptance rate listed
Hope Christian School - Semper
(Christian)
3040 West Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 763-2683
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Tuition listed
Siloah Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3721 N 21st St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 873-8240
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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