Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Lighthouse Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lighthouse Charter School's student population of 134 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lighthouse Charter School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Lighthouse Charter School?
134 students attend Lighthouse Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lighthouse Charter School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lighthouse Charter School?
Lighthouse Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Charter School offer ?
Lighthouse Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Lighthouse Charter School part of?
Lighthouse Charter School is part of Lighthouse Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Lighthouse Charter School located?
Lighthouse Charter School is located in the Lackland Terrace neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Lackland Terrace.
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