Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lighthouse Community Charter 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% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Community Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lighthouse Community Charter's student population of 544 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lighthouse Community Charter 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 Lighthouse Community Charter is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8095 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
87%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lighthouse Community Charter's ranking?
Lighthouse Community Charter is ranked #8095 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lighthouse Community Charter often compared to?
Lighthouse Community Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Brookfield Elementary School, Reach Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lighthouse Community Charter?
544 students attend Lighthouse Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lighthouse Community Charter students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lighthouse Community Charter?
Lighthouse Community Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Community Charter offer ?
Lighthouse Community Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lighthouse Community Charter part of?
Lighthouse Community Charter is part of Lighthouse Community Charter School District.
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