Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public vs Madison Park Academy 6-12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 710 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Oakland · Charter other · Grades K–12
723 students
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
676 students
| Measure | Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public Oakland, California | Madison Park Academy 6-12 Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1311 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #16557 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 723 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 10% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on math proficiency (19% vs 10%).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 98.4%).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is the larger school with 723 students compared with 676.
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is a charter school while Madison Park Academy 6-12 is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public better than Madison Park Academy 6-12?
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 Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public and Madison Park Academy 6-12?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public: 723. Madison Park Academy 6-12: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public and Madison Park Academy 6-12 rank in California?
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is unranked and Madison Park Academy 6-12 is 1311th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).