Creative Connections Arts Academy vs Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Connections Arts Academy
North Highlands · Charter other · Grades K–12
716 students
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Oakland · Charter other · Grades K–12
723 students
| Measure | Creative Connections Arts Academy North Highlands, California | Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 716 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 19% |
| city | North Highlands | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creative Connections Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (39% vs 19%).
- •Creative Connections Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Creative Connections Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.1% vs 96.7%).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.7).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is the larger school with 723 students compared with 716.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Creative Connections Arts Academy better than Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Creative Connections Arts Academy and Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public?
About 129 km in a straight line, between North Highlands and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Connections Arts Academy: 716. Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Connections Arts Academy and Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public rank in California?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is unranked and Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).