Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)

1711 E. San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)'s student population of 261 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6742 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.), with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
92%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.).
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)'s ranking?
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) is ranked #6742 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)?
261 students attend Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.)?
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) offer ?
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) part of?
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) located?
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) is located in the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 35 other public schools located in Alum Rock.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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