Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public District

Located at 701 105th Avenue in Oakland, California, Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public District operates as an active, independent charter district serving students within a dynamic large-city setting. Operating a single school site, this public educational community offers a seamless, continuous academic pathway from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. For parents seeking long-term stability and researchers analyzing urban charter models, Lodestar provides a unified K–12 environment dedicated to supporting students through every milestone of their primary and secondary education.

The district serves a vibrant student body of 723 learners, reflecting the rich multicultural diversity of the surrounding East Bay region with strong representation among Hispanic and Black youth. To foster an engaging and well-supported learning environment, Lodestar maintains an expansive professional team consisting of nearly 98 full-time equivalent teachers, 5 instructional aides, and approximately 68 support staff members. This generous staffing structure—totaling over 170 dedicated professionals—allows for an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring that learners across all grade levels receive the individualized academic attention, mentorship, and holistic support necessary to thrive.