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

1711 East San Antonio St.
San Jose, CA 95116

218 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

L.U.C.H.A. (Learning in an Urban Community with High Achievement) is a unique public elementary school located in the Alum Rock Union School District in East San Jose. As a dependent charter school, it is widely recognized for its commitment to social justice and its "dual-immersion" philosophy. The school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the belief that education should be community-centered, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between students, families, and teachers to foster both academic excellence and civic engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its small-school environment, which promotes a tight-knit, supportive atmosphere where every student is known personally. Academically, L.U.C.H.A. focuses on high expectations and inquiry-based learning, often integrating project-based activities that encourage students to think critically about their surroundings and the broader world. By emphasizing bilingualism and cultural pride, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to succeed in higher education while becoming active, informed participants in their community.

218

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lrng in an Urban Comm with High Achievement (L.U.C.H.A.)
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	200
Black	2
Asian	13
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
200 (91.7%)
Asian
13 (6.0%)
White
2 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alum Rock Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)928-8300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	218
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 48