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Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
School · Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public District · Oakland, CA
A charter school in Oakland, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 105th Ave., Oakland, CA 94603
- Math 17% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 18% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$71,086
Median home value
$596,100
Median rent
$1,838/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Independent Study Sojourner TruthEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Spectrum CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 2–12 | 2.7 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Alameda County Juvenile Hall/courtEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 44 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,687NCES 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.
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public is listed in Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public is a public school in Oakland, CA, part of Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public District, serving approximately 739 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,203 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public
What grades does Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public serve?
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public has an enrollment of approximately 739 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
The student-teacher ratio at Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public rank in CA?
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public ranks #7,203 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public's MySchoolScout rating?
Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public a charter school?
Yes, Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public a Title I school?
No, Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
89.3% of students at Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter Public 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 739
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (510) 775-0255
- Area population (ZIP 94603)
- 36,440
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 94603; 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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