The Lighthouse is an accredited private school focused on providing an educational home and beacon of hope for students with a range of diverse learning needs.
We specialize in meeting the needs of students with learning differences in an environment customized for each student`s individual needs and abilities.
The Lighthouse offers both traditional and individualized curriculum paths, focused on preparing students for life after graduation.
From academics to social skills to extracurricular interests, we guide students to their fullest potential.
The Lighthouse offers a full academic program for grades 5-12 as well as a post-graduate program aimed at post-secondary education and vocational training.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Specific Learning Disabilities; ADD/ADHD; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Language-based Learning Disabilities; Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
2004
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,500
Tuition Notes
Other tuition plans and scholarships available
Summer Program Cost Notes
350 for 1/2 credit
700 for 1 credit
Admissions Director
Leslie Moore
Admissions Associate
Kristin Jewell
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Lighthouse School cost?
The Lighthouse School's tuition is approximately $12,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Lighthouse School?
The application deadline for The Lighthouse School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Recent Articles

A Parent's Guide To Understanding High School Teaching Methods
This comprehensive guide helps parents navigate the various teaching methods used in today's high school classrooms. By understanding these approaches, you'll be better equipped to support your teen's learning journey, communicate effectively with teachers, and create a complementary learning environment at home.

February 08, 2025
Social Emotional Learning: Education's Hidden SymphonyA musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.

January 24, 2025
A Roadmap For Starting A Private SchoolUse this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.