Serving 428 students in grades 9-12, El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East's student population of 428 students has grown by 851% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 187% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East is 0.08, 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
#7881 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Hispanic
96%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East's ranking?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East is ranked #7881 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East?
428 students attend El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East offer ?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East part of?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East is part of El Paso Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East located?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 34 other public schools located in East El Paso.
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