Lighthouse Community Charter High School
Lighthouse Community Charter High School
About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Oakland Unified
Lighthouse Community Charter High School is located in Oakland, CA and is one of 56 high schools in Oakland Unified School District. It is a charter school that serves 204 students in grades 9-12.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Lighthouse Community Charter High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lighthouse Community Charter High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Lighthouse Community Charter High School had an API growth score of 794 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Lighthouse Community Charter High School's 2011 base score was 758 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Lighthouse Community Charter High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lighthouse Community Charter High School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Lighthouse Community Charter High School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Lighthouse Community Charter High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Lighthouse Community Charter High School had an API growth score of 794 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Lighthouse Community Charter High School's 2011 base score was 758 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Lighthouse Community Charter High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Lighthouse Community Charter High School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
444 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8225
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Envision Academy for Arts & Technology 0.1 miles |  |
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| Bay Area Technology School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Oakland School for the Arts 0.2 miles |  |
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| Oasis High School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Lighthouse Community Charter School 0.3 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 204
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Lighthouse Community Charter High School had 86% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
77%
Black
16%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
White
3%
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Oakland Unified District Spending
$9,733Per Pupil
The Oakland Unified spends $9,733 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 53% on instruction, 43% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Oakland Unified District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Lighthouse Community Charter High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAHSEE
What is it?
The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) is used to measure student mastery of specific skills as determined by the state. Students must pass both sections of the exam in order to graduate from high school.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Each student is assessed in grade 10 in English language arts and math. Students can retake the exam up to five times after grade 10.
How is it Scored?
The CAHSEE is an untimed pass/fail test. The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.
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6 out of 10
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