Serving 1,261 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Scale Leadership Academy - East ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scale Leadership Academy - East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Scale Leadership Academy - East's student population of 1,261 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Scale Leadership Academy - East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scale Leadership Academy - East is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5965 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
21:1
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
51%
20%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scale Leadership Academy - East's ranking?
Scale Leadership Academy - East is ranked #5965 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scale Leadership Academy - East?
The graduation rate of Scale Leadership Academy - East is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Scale Leadership Academy - East?
1,261 students attend Scale Leadership Academy - East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Scale Leadership Academy - East students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scale Leadership Academy - East?
Scale Leadership Academy - East has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Scale Leadership Academy - East offer ?
Scale Leadership Academy - East offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Scale Leadership Academy - East part of?
Scale Leadership Academy - East is part of Scale Leadership Academy - East School District.
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