Welcome to the application portal for Lighthouse Community Public Schools, Tuition-Free TK-12th Education in Oakland.
LCPS operates two schools in East Oakland:
Lighthouse Community Charter School
444 Hegenberger Road
We serve grades TK-12 and are accepting applications for all grades.
Lodestar
701 105th Ave.
We serve grades TK-12 and are now accepting applications for all grades.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Eligibility:
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a full-day class offered at both Lighthouse and Lodestar.
For the 23-24 school year, children born between September 2, 2018, and April 1, 2019, are eligible.
For the 24-25 school year, children born between September 2, 2019, and June 1, 2020, are eligible.
How to Apply for Lighthouse and Lodestar
Applying for your child to attend one of Lighthouse Community Public Schools is easy, and we're here to help.
Step 1 Create an Account
This should take less than ten minutes. You will receive an email confirmation once your account is set up.
Step 2 Start your Online Application
Click on an APPLY NOW button anywhere on this site. This will link you to our online application. Complete the guided step-by-step online application. You will be prompted to select the campus of your choice. An incomplete application can be saved. You may return later to complete it. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Don't worry, we'll send you reminders. A paper copy of your application is available at all participating charter schools. Email enroll@lighthousecharter.org to get a paper application.
Step 3 Accept/Decline Offer
Once we have all the necessary student documents, we will review your application. If there is a seat available for your child, you will receive an offer for your child to attend. Please accept or decline the offer so we can be sure about your child's attendance or give the seat to another applicant.
Step 4 Registration
If your student is offered a seat at LCPS and you accept the offer, you will need to complete a few registration forms. Someone from our enrollment team will contact you with the forms.
About Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Our schools are public, free, and open to all students, especially students who have been historically underserved by public education, including students of color, students with disabilities, and language learners. There are no tests or other barriers to admission. Admission is based on a lottery system. If applications exceed the spaces available, you will be placed on a waitlist.
Enrollment Timeline
(On-Time)-Open Window for SY25-26 Enrollment
November 1, 2024
(Closed)- Window for SY25-26 Enrollment
February 14, 2025
Late Application Window Opens
February 15, 2025
Lottery Run/Held
February 26, 2025
On-Time Offers Release
February 28, 2025
Deadline to Accept Offers for On-Time Applications
March 10, 2025
Bulk Rescind of Offers
March 11, 2025
Late Application Offers
Send daily offers starting March 12
