Excellent
#85 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 7% in state
Lighthouse Charter School
Elementary School · Coos Bay Sd 9 · Coos Bay, OR
A Coos Bay Sd 9 charter elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
62858 HWY 101, Coos Bay, OR 97420
- Math 35% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lighthouse Charter School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 40% across the 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lighthouse Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,152/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coos Bay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,624
Median home value
$282,300
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–2 | 0.9 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Millicoma SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 3–6 | 0.9 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Resource Link Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Kingsview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Coos Bay Sd 9
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,087NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lighthouse Charter School is listed in Coos Bay SD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lighthouse Charter School
Lighthouse Charter School is a public elementary school in Coos Bay, OR, part of Coos Bay Sd 9, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Charter School
What grades does Lighthouse Charter School serve?
Lighthouse Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Charter School?
Lighthouse Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Charter School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lighthouse Charter School rank in OR?
Lighthouse Charter School ranks #85 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Lighthouse Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lighthouse Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Charter School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Lighthouse Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Lighthouse Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lighthouse Charter School a Title I school?
No, Lighthouse Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Charter School?
70.7% of students at Lighthouse Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (541) 751-1649
- Area population (ZIP 97420)
- 27,579
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97420; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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