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Lighthouse Preparatory Academy

216 El Mercado Plaza Jefferson City, MO 65109

Tel: (573) 645-5253

www.lpajc.com

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 199 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 199 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lighthouse Preparatory Academy
Kind	16
1	16
2	10
3	16
4	14
6	10
7	16
8	16
9	19
10	26
11	18
12	22

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Student Body

Total Students

199 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Monique Begley

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

CheeringCross Country

GolfSoccer

Volleyball

Colors

Blue & White

School Mascot

Eddie The Eagle

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Campus GOOSE (newspaper)LEAP

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Fine ArtsWorship Team

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Elementary basketball

School Notes

Lighthouse Preparatory Academy's mission is to strengthen families by partnering with parents to develop witnesses for Christ through academic excellence and character development.
LPA philosophy is adhering to a biblical foundation, preparing each student for life and emphasizing the parents role.
The primary goal of all Christian education is to prepare each student to glorify and honor God in all that he does.

Lighthouse Preparatory Academy's mission is to strengthen families by partnering with parents to develop witnesses for Christ through academic excellence and character development. LPA philosiphy is adhering to a biblical foundation, preparing each student for life and emphasizing the parents role. The primary goal of all Christian education is to prepare each student to glorify and honor God in all that he does.

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Lighthouse Preparatory Academy is often viewed alongside schools like River Oak Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Lighthouse Preparatory Academy offer?

Lighthouse Preparatory Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Lighthouse Preparatory Academy?

The application deadline for Lighthouse Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Missouri is $11,085 for elementary schools and $14,257 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Missouri is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).