PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Summary:

PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) is a public charter high school in Los Angeles, CA that serves 199 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) district, which is ranked 613 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

ECALS has seen steady improvement in its 4-year graduation rates, going from 88.7% in 2021-2022 to 93.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and compares favorably to nearby schools like Eagle Rock High (95.8%) and Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High (96.3%). However, ECALS students lag behind the state average in math proficiency, with only 16.33% proficient or better compared to the state's 27.9%. The school serves a high-need population, with 93.97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Eagle Rock High (48.33%) and Alliance Leichtman-Levine FAM Foundation Env Sci High (89.38%).

ECALS performs particularly well in serving its special education students, ranking 153 out of 1534 California high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its performance for other subgroups, such as female students and Hispanic students, is more average. Additionally, ECALS has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 49.3% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Eagle Rock High (19.5%) and Alliance Leichtman-Levine FAM Foundation Env Sci High (23.0%). The school's proximity to several high-performing options may present both challenges and opportunities for ECALS to learn from and collaborate with its neighbors.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

2050 San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065-1267

(323) 276-5525

District: PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

SchoolDigger Rank:
971^st of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.9%

Two or more races:

3.3%

White:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.3%

See top rated California high schools

Compare PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) ranks better than 58.2% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details

Compare

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS):

SchoolDigger ranks PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) 971^st of 2323 California public high schools. (See PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS):

SchoolDigger ranks PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) 613^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Compare

Rank History for all students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	53.34	894^th	2133	58.1%
2021	42.82	717^th	1290	44.4%
2022	51.72	895^th	2123	57.8%
2023	42.41	1062^nd	2348	54.8%
2024	45.91	971^st	2323	58.2%

See the entire list of California High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.48	759^th	1547	50.9%
2024	75.55	153^rd	1534	90.0%

See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	61.72	638^th	1937	67.1%
2021	47.46	583^rd	1126	48.2%
2022	58.51	656^th	1943	66.2%
2023	56.22	718^th	2247	68.0%
2024	53.29	774^th	2235	65.4%

See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	51.54	809^th	1833	55.9%
2021	35.86	690^th	1054	34.5%
2022	57.79	668^th	1858	64.0%
2023	45.62	936^th	2118	55.8%
2024	38.46	1113^th	2098	46.9%

See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.85	522^nd	1117	53.3%
2021	33.34	360^th	555	35.1%

See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	50.59	846^th	1880	55.0%
2021	43.83	595^th	1122	47.0%
2022	41.24	1019^th	1916	46.8%
2023	38.74	1087^th	2207	50.7%
2024	50.29	800^th	2172	63.2%

See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	62.13	592^nd	1814	67.4%
2022	61.56	584^th	1861	68.6%
2023	53.43	761^st	2142	64.5%
2024	50.15	816^th	2125	61.6%

See the entire list of Best California High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS).

If you have first-hand knowledge about PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS), submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	3	4	12	320	1	0	7	347
2020	2	1	9	274	3	0	8	297
2021	2	2	3	217	2	0	8	234
2022	1	0	0	226	2	1	9	239
2023	2	2	1	180	2	0	12	199
2024	4	0	0	204	0	0	7	215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	347	21.0	16.5	66.6
2020	297	n/a	n/a	91.6
2021	234	16.0	14.6	95.3
2022	239	16.0	14.9	91.6
2023	199	15.5	12.8	94
2024	215	12.5	17.2	96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	347	21.0	16.5	66.6
2020	297	n/a	n/a	91.6
2021	234	16.0	14.6	95.3
2022	239	16.0	14.9	91.6
2023	199	15.5	12.8	94
2024	215	12.5	17.2	96.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 894^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1062^nd of 2348 High schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS))	58.8	42.9	16%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS))	32.6	16.7	15.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
12th Grade Science (PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS))	7.4	22.7	15.3%
12th Grade Science (California)	25.6	26.9	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	347	199	42.7%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	12	1	91.7%
Hispanic	320	180	43.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	2	33.3%
Two or More Races	7	12	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.6%	94%	27.4%

Schools Near PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)					CAST Science (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 9th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)	Public, Charter	9-12	2050 San Fernando Rd.	Los Angeles	90065	Los Angeles County	PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 276-5525	215	13	17.2	96.3%	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	204 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	45.9	971^st of 2323 public high schools	58.2%		42.4	1062^nd of 2348 public high schools	54.8%	91								13.6	13.6				60.4	60.4				16.3	16.3
Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet	Public	6-12	2050 San Fernando Rd.	Los Angeles	90065	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 276-5535	517	35	14.9	95.2%	18 (3.5%)	3 (0.6%)	474 (91.7%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	38.2	1184^th of 2323 public high schools	49.0%		39.8	1143^rd of 2348 public high schools	51.3%	41						5.6	31.4		18.4	31.9	52.2	23.9	55.7	41.6	20.8	21.4	7.0	17.1	16.2	$22,310
Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High	Public, Charter	9-12	2050 North San Fernando Rd.	Los Angeles	90065	Los Angeles County	Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 276-5545	184	12	14.8	90.2%	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	169 (91.8%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	47.6	922^nd of 2323 public high schools	60.3%		32.6	1339^th of 2348 public high schools	43.0%	417							31.2		30.7				55.0	55.0				8.2	8.2
Alliance Leichtman-Levine FAM Foundation Env Sci High	Public, Charter	9-12	2930 Fletcher Dr.	Los Angeles	90065	Los Angeles County	Alliance Leichtman-Levine FAM Foundation Env Sci High Distr	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 739-0560	321	20	15.7	89.7%	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	288 (89.7%)	22 (6.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	74.8	407^th of 2323 public high schools	82.5%		71.1	464^th of 2348 public high schools	80.2%	57							37.0		37.2				75.9	75.9				34.4	34.4
Los Angeles Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	234 East Avenue 33	Los Angeles	90031	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Leadership Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 227-7719	349	16	21.7	92.0%	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	330 (94.6%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	25.2	1549^th of 2323 public high schools	33.3%		19.4	1714^th of 2348 public high schools	27.0%	165						11.1	18.0		13.7	30.2	30.9	36.5	35.0	33.0	9.5	18.2	11.1	15.4	13.2
John Marshall Senior High	Public	9-12	3939 Tracy St.	Los Angeles	90027	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 671-1400	1,903	97	19.5	68.6%	368 (19.3%)	32 (1.7%)	1,161 (61.0%)	274 (14.4%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	59 (3.1%)	80	327^th of 2323 public high schools	85.9%		79.8	329^th of 2348 public high schools	86.0%	2				5.6	5.3		43.9	7.1	42.6				63.6	63.6				46.5	46.5	$9,334
Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High	Public, Charter	9-12	211 South Avenue 20	Los Angeles	90031	Los Angeles County	Alliance Susan and Eric Smidt Technology High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 352-3206	254	18	13.7	96.9%	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	244 (96.1%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	59.1	659^th of 2323 public high schools	71.6%		41.5	1090^th of 2348 public high schools	53.6%	431							40.4		35.8				50.0	50.0				26.2	26.2
Academia Avance Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	115 North Avenue 53	Highland Park	90042	Los Angeles County	Academia Avance Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 230-7270	241	14	16.9	60.2%	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	226 (93.8%)	4 (1.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	26.6	1512^th of 2323 public high schools	34.9%		21.2	1669^th of 2348 public high schools	28.9%	157						3.5		0.0	2.0	30.8	10.0	20.7	56.6	34.4	7.7	0.0	3.5	13.0	7.1
Highland Park Continuation	Public	9-12	928 North Ave. 53	Los Angeles	90042	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 254-3421	57	4	14.9	91.2%	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	54 (94.7%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.8	1958^th of 2323 public high schools	15.7%		9.8	2075^th of 2348 public high schools	11.6%	117							0.0	0.0	0.0				21.7	21.7				0.0	0.0	$15,691
Benjamin Franklin Senior High	Public	6-12	820 North Avenue 54	Los Angeles	90042	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 550-2000	1,350	75	18.0	86.0%	58 (4.3%)	16 (1.2%)	1,217 (90.1%)	43 (3.2%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	8 (0.6%)	44.2	1020^th of 2323 public high schools	56.1%		43.8	1019^th of 2348 public high schools	56.6%	1	5.1	2.2	2.9		3.3	17.7	26.3	0.0	23.1	10.3	26.7	29.4	53.1	43.7	5.1	20.0	5.9	21.9	18.6	$11,164

Frequently Asked Questions about PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

What is the racial makeup of PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)?

Students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) are 95% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

Is PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) a good school?

PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) ranks 971^st of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS).

What district is PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) in?

PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

Rate PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CACalifornia High School Rankings

CACalifornia District Rankings

Schools in Los Angeles, CA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.