The present invention provides an adjustable street light having a pole having a first end and a second end, an anchor member, wherein the second end of the pole is attached to the anchor member. A sleeve member slidably mounted on said pole, a pair of opposing arms pivotally attached to the sleeve member, and a pair of light housings each attached to an end of the pair of opposing arms. The adjustable street light also includes a gear mechanism for rotating the sleeve member, and a gear mechanism for raising the sleeve member up and down along the pole.