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Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.)

1711 East San Antonio St., San Jose, CA, 95116

Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.)

1711 East San Antonio St., San Jose, CA, 95116

About Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.)

Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.) is a public charter school in San Jose, California, that teaches kids from kindergarten to eighth grade. There are about 200 to 250 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 15 to 20 students. This means that the classes are small enough for each student to get help. L.U.C.H.A. places a significant emphasis on rigorous academic instruction, particularly in reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking. It also offers classes in the arts, technology integration, and STEM. The school has high expectations for all students and encourages a college-ready culture. It also helps students who are learning English as a second language or who learn in other ways. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school, and many of them are not white. This is because the school is for the whole city. According to U.S. News, about 35–40% of students are good at math and 40–45% are good at English language arts (ELA). This means that the average level of proficiency is about average.

Contact Information

Address

1711 East San Antonio St., San Jose, CA, 95116

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Phone

(408) 928-8300

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Website

mhusd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 32% in Reading.
10
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
232
Total Students
$94376
Avg. Teacher Salary

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Robotics & STEM
at Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.)

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.43%
Asian 6.9%
Hispanic 91.81%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 0.43%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.43%
Asian
6.9%
Hispanic
91.81%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
0.43%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 232
52.59%
122 Female
47.41%
110 Male

Student Population

232 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

L.U.C.H.A. (Learning in an Urban Community with High Achievement) in San Jose, California, is doing very well! The school is committed to making a safe place for students to learn and do well. L.U.C.H.A. has a lot of programs that help students improve their academic, social, and personal lives. The goal is to make them responsible leaders.

The school wants to respect its students' values and give them the tools they need to learn, lead, and be helpful and positive members of their community. L.U.C.H.A. has been around for 43 years, helping low-income farming families and at-risk youth by giving them arts and culture programs that improve their self-esteem. The school wants its students to do well, which is clear from how it works to make the school a safe and welcoming place that values diversity and helps students grow.

FAQ

Q1. What does The School do to help students with different learning styles?

Ans. The School changes how it teaches and gives advice so that students with different learning needs feel supported and able to learn.

Q2. How do you talk to families?

Ans. The School values open communication by giving families updates, progress reports, and chances to get involved.

Q3. What values are upheld all year long?

Ans. The school says that respect, responsibility, and perseverance are important values for students to learn.

Q4. What does The School do to make classrooms interesting?

Ans. The School keeps students interested and helps them understand academic concepts clearly by using interactive lessons and structured activities.

Q5. What kind of help do students get?

Ans. The School has teachers who keep an eye on students' progress and give them support when they face problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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