Southwest Detroit Lighthouse Charter Academy

The Lighthouse Garden seeks to complement and enhance the educational and social experience of our students. At SDLCA, we not only focus on rigorous academics but also employ a strong social curriculum. Project-based learning, such as the school garden, supports student learning and helps bridge the socio-economic and cultural divides experienced by our students. (Our student population is approximately 53% Latino, 23% White, 21% African American, and 3% Multi-racial/ Other. 96% of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch, 20% receive English Language Learner services, and 15% qualify for special education services.)
As a new garden, the inaugural season is focused on building programming around Science, Health, and the Arts. All SDLCA students will be exposed to the garden through