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#4449 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Lighthouse Community Charter High
High School · Lighthouse Community Charter High District · Oakland, CA
A charter high school in Oakland, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
444 Hegenberger Rd., Oakland, CA 94621
- Math 7% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lighthouse Community Charter High score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 23% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lighthouse Community Charter High 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Madison Park Academy 6-12Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 664 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lighthouse Community Charter High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,134NCES 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 High is listed in Lighthouse Community Charter High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lighthouse Community Charter High
Lighthouse Community Charter High is a public high school in Oakland, CA, part of Lighthouse Community Charter High District, serving approximately 302 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,449 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lighthouse Community Charter High
What grades does Lighthouse Community Charter High serve?
Lighthouse Community Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lighthouse Community Charter High?
Lighthouse Community Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Community Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Community Charter High is 17.8:1. 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 High rank in CA?
Lighthouse Community Charter High ranks #4,449 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lighthouse Community Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lighthouse Community Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lighthouse Community Charter High has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Lighthouse Community Charter High a charter school?
Yes, Lighthouse Community Charter High 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 High a Title I school?
No, Lighthouse Community Charter High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lighthouse Community Charter High?
93.4% of students at Lighthouse Community Charter High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (510) 562-8225
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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.
- 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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