- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Antonio, TX
Lighthouse High
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480024614160Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #65 of 79
- high schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse High has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse High ranks #65 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Lighthouse Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480024614160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lighthouse High held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 480024614160 · San Antonio, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
88 enr · 17.6:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lighthouse El (273 students)
Lighthouse High held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lighthouse High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lighthouse El
Lighthouse El
273 students
- Lighthouse Mid 101
Lighthouse Middle
101 students
- This school 88
Lighthouse High
88 students
What this shows Lighthouse High reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lighthouse High compares
Lighthouse High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 14.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Lighthouse High is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lighthouse Public Schools reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lighthouse High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse High
How many students attend Lighthouse High?
Lighthouse High has 88 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse High is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse High?
86.6% of students at Lighthouse High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse High?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse High is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse High?
Lighthouse High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lighthouse High rank among high schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse High ranks #65 of 79 high schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Lighthouse Public Schools?
Besides Lighthouse High, Lighthouse Public Schools also operates Lighthouse El (273 students) and Lighthouse Middle (101 students). See the Lighthouse Public Schools district page for the complete list.