Lighthouse Community Day serves 13 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the California state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lighthouse Community Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lighthouse Community Day's student population of 13 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lighthouse Community Day is 0.68, 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)
(09-10)<50%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
40%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lighthouse Community Day?
The graduation rate of Lighthouse Community Day is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lighthouse Community Day?
13 students attend Lighthouse Community Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lighthouse Community Day students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lighthouse Community Day?
Lighthouse Community Day has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lighthouse Community Day offer ?
Lighthouse Community Day offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lighthouse Community Day part of?
Lighthouse Community Day is part of Fort Bragg Unified School District.
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