The top reported proficiency rate is 15% in Science. The lowest is 11% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lighthouse Academy (charter)
Lighthouse Academy (Charter) operates as a single-school charter district in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. It is a small district in terms of enrollment, and because it does not include high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The student body is predominantly African American, with smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, and white.
State testing results for the most recent school year show that proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science were very low across every tested grade level. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above ranged from the low single digits in some grades to just under a quarter of students in eighth grade. English language arts results followed a similar pattern, with proficiency rates in the low to mid teens for most grades. Science results, available for fifth and eighth grades, were also low. When compared to other districts in Tulsa County, Lighthouse Academy’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the bottom quartile. The state’s testing system changed its cut scores in math and ELA for this year, so trend comparisons are not reliable.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern. The share of students who are absent a substantial number of school days is high, and that rate places the district in the bottom quartile among its county peers, meaning absenteeism is well above the midpoint. This is an area a parent may want to explore further with the school to understand what supports are in place.
Per-pupil spending is above the typical level among Tulsa County districts, falling in the upper range. This is notable given the district’s small size and its status as a charter, but the available data does not explain how those funds are allocated or whether they translate into specific programs.
The district’s website and recent public records yielded little detail about strategic priorities, program offerings, or recent changes. No information was found on course access, staffing ratios, or special education and English learner populations. Free or reduced-price meal eligibility data, which can indicate the level of economic need among families, was also not available. Discipline and attendance data beyond chronic absenteeism were not reported in the source material.
Lighthouse Academy is a small charter serving elementary and middle school grades in Tulsa County. The academic results are very low compared to other districts in the area, and absenteeism is high. Spending per student is above average, but without more detail about how that money is used, it is hard to assess what families can expect in terms of programs or support. A parent considering this district would likely want to visit the school, ask about attendance initiatives, and understand what interventions are in place for students who are behind grade level. Without high school grades, there is no direct window into postsecondary preparation, though the school may have transition supports for students moving on to ninth grade elsewhere.
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