Serving 232 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 34%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 232 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Learning In An Urban Comm With High Achievement (L.u.c.h.a.) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6946 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 #6946 out of 9,523 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 34% 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.)?
232 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, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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