Serving 316 students in grades 9-12, Leadership High School ranks in the bottom 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Leadership High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7456 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
86%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Leadership High School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership High School's ranking?
Leadership High School is ranked #7456 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leadership High School?
The graduation rate of Leadership High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leadership High School?
316 students attend Leadership High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Leadership High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership High School?
Leadership High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Leadership High School offer ?
Leadership High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leadership High School part of?
Leadership High School is part of Leadership High School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership High School located?
Leadership High School is located in the Cayuga Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Cayuga Terrace.
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