How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independent Study Sojourner Truth | Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, CA | Oakland, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 481 | 723 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Independent Study Sojourner Truth | Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,112 | $19,687 |
| District | Oakland Unified | Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independent Study Sojourner Truth | Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.8% | 0.1% |
| African American | 28.2% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.2% | 83.9% |
| Asian | 6.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independent Study Sojourner Truth | Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 99.7% | 42.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.