At a glance
Reported students
261
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
261
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy: 261 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 254
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in San Jose. It is one of 1 current school records connected to B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District. NCES reports 261 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, below the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.3%) and Black (1.5%). English learners represent 53.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 53.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic97.3%
- Black1.5%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latino College Preparatory Academy High · Charter · Latino College Preparatory Academy District | 09–12 | 421 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mt. Pleasant High High · East Side Union High | 09–12 | 998 | 1 mi |
| James Lick High High · East Side Union High | 09–12 | 862 | 1 mi |
| KIPP Navigate College Prep High · Charter · KIPP Navigate College Prep District | 09–12 | 297 | 1.1 mi |
| Escuela Popular/Center for Training and Careers Family Lrng High · Charter · Escuela Popular/CTR for TRN and CARs FAM Lrng DIST | 09–12 | 658 | 1.1 mi |
| Foothill High High · East Side Union High | 11–12 | 268 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
What grades does B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy serve?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District.
How many students attend B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy reported 261 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 254 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 261 students and 15.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy in?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is part of B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Latino College Preparatory Academy (under 0.1 mi), Mt. Pleasant High (1 mi), James Lick High (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.