Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter's student population of 498 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
498 students attend River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter offer ?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter part of?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is part of River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter School District.
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