LightHouse Holyoke | Competency-Based Middle & High School in Western MA

LightHouse Holyoke is a different kind of school for grades 7–12.

Our accredited, competency-based program helps young people build a meaningful education around who they are, what they care about, and where they want to go.

Through strong relationships, real-world learning, and work that matters to them, students develop the skills, confidence, and self-knowledge to create the future of their choice.

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Powerful Numbers

3:1

Student to staff ratio

Personalized, not standardized.

8 Average class size

Doing work that matters.

15+

COMMUNITIES ACROSS western massachusetts

Our diversity is our greatest strength.

If your current school experience isn’t working,

you can choose another way to school.

Is lighthouse right for our family?

LightHouse can be a particularly good fit for young people who are:

◦ bright and capable, but disengaged from school
◦ anxious, overwhelmed, or reluctant to attend
◦ creative or hands-on learners who need more than conventional classes
◦ neurodivergent or simply wired differently from the expectations of conventional school
◦ frustrated by grades, busywork, or one-size-fits-all expectations
◦ returning to school after homeschooling or time away
◦ looking for stronger relationships with adults and a greater voice in their education

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Our Approach

LightHouse combines strong relationships, personalized learning, and real-world experiences. Students work closely with an advisor to build a program around their goals, interests, and graduation requirements—drawing on classes, projects, community opportunities, and hands-on work across our campus.

At LightHouse, school becomes a hub of care and support, and the world becomes the classroom.

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