Serving 199 students in grades 9-12, Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)'s student population of 199 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) 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 Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) is 0.19, 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
#3267 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
90%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)'s ranking?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) is ranked #3267 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)?
The graduation rate of Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) is 85-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)?
199 students attend Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) offer ?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) part of?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) is part of PUC Early College Acad For Leaders&scholars(Ecals) School District.
In what neighborhood is Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) located?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) is located in the Sun Valley neighborhood of Burbank, CA.
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