Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public's student population of 739 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 147% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9576 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public's ranking?
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is ranked #9576 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
739 students attend Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public offer ?
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public part of?
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is part of Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public located?
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is located in the Sobrante Park neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Sobrante Park.
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