Serving 473 students in grades 9-12, City Arts & Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Arts & Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
City Arts & Leadership Academy's student population of 473 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
City Arts & Leadership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Arts & Leadership Academy is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4170 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
80%
55%
Black
9%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Arts & Leadership Academy's ranking?
City Arts & Leadership Academy is ranked #4170 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are City Arts & Leadership Academy often compared to?
City Arts & Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harte (Bret) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Arts & Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of City Arts & Leadership Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend City Arts & Leadership Academy?
473 students attend City Arts & Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of City Arts & Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Arts & Leadership Academy?
City Arts & Leadership Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does City Arts & Leadership Academy offer ?
City Arts & Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is City Arts & Leadership Academy part of?
City Arts & Leadership Academy is part of City Arts And TECH High School District.
In what neighborhood is City Arts & Leadership Academy located?
City Arts & Leadership Academy is located in the Excelsior neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Excelsior.
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