Lighthouse Public Schools, TX

Original Research by School Decision on Lighthouse Public Schools

Lighthouse Public Schools serves a small, predominantly Hispanic enrollment across three schools spanning pre-kindergarten through grade twelve in Bexar County. The district's enrollment sits at a modest level, with the largest numbers in the early grades and notably smaller cohorts in high school. About three-quarters of students are learning English as an additional language or fall into other demographics that suggest the district serves a community with significant economic and educational access considerations.

State assessment data from the most recent year shows performance that falls in the bottom quartile among Bexar County's districts. In English language arts, the district shows more traction in upper middle grades, with grade eight students reaching proficiency at a level roughly half, while younger elementary grades sit much lower. Math proficiency is consistently low across all tested grades, with even the highest-performing cohort (grade eight) at modest levels. Science performance ranges from low at the elementary level to moderate at grade eight. Social studies proficiency at grade eight is a particular concern, with zero students meeting or exceeding the state's proficiency standard.

These patterns reflect a district serving students who face substantial academic barriers to meeting state benchmarks. A parent may want to look into further detail with the district about the strategies in place to address these performance gaps, particularly in mathematics and foundational literacy at the elementary level.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is reported at a level in the bottom quartile countywide, well above the median. This attendance challenge typically compounds academic difficulties and may be a focus area for the district's improvement efforts. Current per-pupil spending is in the lower range for the county, which could constrain resources available for intervention programs and specialized staffing.

The district operates three schools: an elementary building, a middle school, and a high school. No data on graduation rates, advanced course offerings, dual-credit partnerships, or specific intervention programs was available in publicly reported sources. The district brief noted that research identified a possible dual-credit partnership with regional colleges, but the timing and scope of that arrangement could not be confirmed within the available data. A parent considering this district would benefit from direct conversations with administrators about academic support structures, any recent initiatives to improve attendance and proficiency, and post-secondary pathways for high school students.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

382

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 92%

Black 4%

White 2%

Asian 0%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

14%

63%

Gr 4

10%

—

Gr 5

31%

83%

Gr 6

33%

Gr 7

33%

—

Gr 8

43%

83%

Math

Gr 3

11%

13%

Gr 4

18%

—

Gr 5

—

33%

Gr 6

10%

17%

Gr 7

40%

Gr 8

14%

33%

Science

Gr 5

17%

Gr 8

33%

50%

Social studies

Gr 8

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

35%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

12%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

30%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

33%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

30%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

LIGHTHOUSE EL

LIGHTHOUSE MIDDLE

LIGHTHOUSE HIGH

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

4 grades reported

11%

Grade 3

11%

Grade 6

15%

Grade 7

19%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

25%

Grade 3

Grade 4

33%

Grade 6

44%

Grade 7

52%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

17%

Grade 5

37%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.