Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lighthouse Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lighthouse Charter School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lighthouse Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lighthouse Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
78%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lighthouse Charter School's ranking?
Lighthouse Charter School is ranked #424 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
How many students attend Lighthouse Charter School?
206 students attend Lighthouse Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lighthouse Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lighthouse Charter School?
Lighthouse Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Charter School offer ?
Lighthouse Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lighthouse Charter School part of?
Lighthouse Charter School is part of Coos Bay SD 9 School District.
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