Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, T.h.e 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T.h.e Leadership Academy's student population of 592 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
T.h.e 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 T.h.e Leadership Academy is 0.45, 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
#4429 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
72%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T.h.e Leadership Academy's ranking?
T.h.e Leadership Academy is ranked #4429 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are T.h.e Leadership Academy often compared to?
T.h.e Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Casita Center For Science/math/technology, Alamosa Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend T.h.e Leadership Academy?
592 students attend T.h.e Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of T.h.e Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T.h.e Leadership Academy?
T.h.e Leadership Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does T.h.e Leadership Academy offer ?
T.h.e Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is T.h.e Leadership Academy part of?
T.h.e Leadership Academy is part of Vista Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is T.h.e Leadership Academy located?
T.h.e Leadership Academy is located in the Peacock neighborhood of Vista, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Peacock.
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