444 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA 94621, United States
They believe that an exemplary education brings out each child's unique spark and potential at Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS). LCPS serves over 1300 students in East Oakland through two high-achieving, free public charter schools: Lighthouse (K-12) and Lodestar (K-8 and rising to 9-12). Their objective is to educate diverse students for college, a career of their choice, and to be lifetime changemakers, with a vision of transforming our community with a family of excellent schools serving adolescents and families in Oakland.
LCPS is a leader in establishing innovative schools that provide great student outcomes where each child is at the center of their own learning, founded in our fundamental values of community, integrity, agency, love, and social justice and rooted in the EL Education model. They're also committed to furthering equality in our organization through a multi-faceted Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy to promote fair educational outcomes for our students and their families, who are nearly all of color and live in poverty. Their DEI effort also encourages LCPS employees to participate in this important work with their coworkers.
Their schools serve as a beacon for public education, with each graduate fulfilling the promise of a better, brighter Oakland. Lighthouse graduates, almost all of whom are first-generation college students, are accepted to four-year universities in 95 percent of cases.
The mission of Lighthouse Community Public Schools is to prepare a diverse K-12 student population for college and a career of their choosing. Children develop their individual light inside the Lighthouse community, which is equal parts love and rigor.
Lighthouse Community Public Schools in Oakland, California, are dedicated to serving a student population that has historically been underserved by the regular education system. They give a much-needed choice for students and their families.
Lighthouse is made up of two separate schools, one for grades K–8 and the other for classes 9–12.
Lighthouse Community Public Schools exists to buck these educational trends, trying to ensure that ALL children, regardless of color, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, are prepared to seek further education and reach their full potential.
The Lighthouse Community Public Schools is managed by its by-laws as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The public is welcome to attend board meetings.
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Oakland, California is blessed with some of the state’s most diverse and high-achieving schools. Here’s a list of some of our favorites:
Oakland School for the Arts
East Bay Innovation Academy
Bay Area Technology
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
LIFE Academy
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
All of these wonderful schools are located just a short distance from our historic location at 4226 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland! Stop by for a visit anytime!