Lighthouse Community Public Schools

The mission of Lighthouse Community Public Schools is to prepare a diverse TK-12 student population for college and a career of their choice. We believe that all young people have the potential to become lifelong changemakers who realize their unique vision--rooted in their identity, knowledge, and skills--to create equity in their own lives and in the community, leading to a healthier, more joyful world. We are an innovative model for public education that puts each child at the center of their own learning. The Lighthouse community is equal parts love and rigor where children discover their unique light within.

Founded in 2002 by a small, committed group of teachers and parents and 92 Kindergarten and 6th graders, Lighthouse has grown. Today we operate two high-achieving K-12 public charter schools serving over 1,600 students in East Oakland. Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS) provide a free, public option for students and their families.

Our original school, Lighthouse, is two contiguous schools, one serving grades TK - 8 and the other serving grades 9 - 12. Lighthouse’s sister school, Lodestar, opened in Fall 2016 and serves TK-12 students in the Sobrante Park neighborhood of East Oakland.

• More than 85% of our students meet the A-G requirements needed to apply to a UC or CSU
• More than 86% of our graduates are accepted to 4-year colleges year after year, including 90% of our African American Seniors
• 40% of alumni are graduating from college, 4x the national average for our student demographic
• Over 90% of students return to LCPS schools year over year
• Each year 30+ students are awarded scholarships from Oakland Promise ranging in value from $2,000 - $16,000