The Leadership Academy serves 49 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Leadership Academy's student population of 49 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Leadership Academy is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
57%
5%
White
10%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Leadership Academy?
49 students attend The Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of The Leadership Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Leadership Academy?
The Leadership Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does The Leadership Academy offer ?
The Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Leadership Academy part of?
The Leadership Academy is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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