At a glance
Reported students
322
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
322
Los Angeles Leadership Academy: 322 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
15.5:1 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
- 408
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Los Angeles Leadership Academy
Los Angeles Leadership Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Los Angeles Leadership Academy District. NCES reports 322 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 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, 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 (94.4%) and multiracial (1.9%). English learners represent 24% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. 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 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Los Angeles Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.77 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 4.66 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
- 24%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.66
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.2%
- Hispanic94.4%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
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
8 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 Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 913 | 0.7 mi |
| Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High High · Charter · Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High District | 09–12 | 239 | 0.9 mi |
| Ednovate - East College Prep High · Charter · Ednovate - East College Prep District | 09–12 | 314 | 1.1 mi |
| Pueblo de Los Angeles Continuation High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 80 | 1.2 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson Senior High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,260 | 1.7 mi |
| Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High High · Los Angeles Unified | 09–12 | 1,497 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Los Angeles Leadership Academy
What grades does Los Angeles Leadership Academy serve?
Los Angeles Leadership Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Los Angeles Leadership Academy District.
How many students attend Los Angeles Leadership Academy?
Los Angeles Leadership Academy reported 322 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 408 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Los Angeles Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 322 students and 20.77 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 Los Angeles Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Leadership Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.3% 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 Los Angeles Leadership Academy in?
Los Angeles Leadership Academy is part of Los Angeles Leadership Academy District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Los Angeles Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Abraham Lincoln Senior High (0.7 mi), Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High (0.9 mi), Ednovate - East College Prep (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.