Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter's student population of 438 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4641 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter's ranking?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is ranked #4641 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
438 students attend River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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