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#8642 of 9,539 schools in CA
Lighthouse Community Charter
Elementary School · Lighthouse Community Charter District · Oakland, CA
A charter elementary school in Oakland, CA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
444 Hegenberger St., Oakland, CA 94621
- Math 15% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lighthouse Community Charter score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lighthouse Community Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), 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
$53,106
Median home value
$537,600
Median rent
$1,527/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Esperanza ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 176 | 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.
Lighthouse Community Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lighthouse Community Charter is listed in Lighthouse Community Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lighthouse Community Charter
Lighthouse Community Charter is a public elementary school in Oakland, CA, part of Lighthouse Community Charter District, serving approximately 554 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,642 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Community Charter
What grades does Lighthouse Community Charter serve?
Lighthouse Community Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Community Charter?
Lighthouse Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Community Charter is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lighthouse Community Charter rank in CA?
Lighthouse Community Charter ranks #8,642 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lighthouse Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Community Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Community Charter has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Lighthouse Community Charter a charter school?
Yes, Lighthouse Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lighthouse Community Charter a Title I school?
No, Lighthouse Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Community Charter?
93.0% of students at Lighthouse Community Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (510) 562-8801
- Area population (ZIP 94621)
- 34,658
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 94621; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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