LODESTAR: A LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHARTER PUBLIC

Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 303 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public, located in the Oakland, California, neighborhood of Dimond, is a K-12 public charter school dedicated to academic excellence and character development. As part of the Lighthouse Community Public Schools network, Lodestar follows a mission to prepare students for college and career success by fostering a rigorous, supportive environment that emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside core academics. The school focuses on building a tight-knit community where students are known well by their teachers and peers, ensuring that the school culture is rooted in compassion and high expectations.

The school is particularly known for its commitment to "deeper learning," which encourages students to apply their knowledge to real-world problems and engage in critical thinking rather than simple rote memorization. By utilizing a personalized approach to instruction, Lodestar seeks to serve a diverse student population, aiming to close the achievement gap for students in Oakland. With a strong emphasis on restorative practices and college readiness, Lodestar acts as a "lighthouse" in the community, providing a pathway for students to develop the agency and skills necessary to navigate higher education and become leaders in their own communities.

For more information, contact Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public at (510) 209-2166 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.