Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

Summary:

Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 is a public high school in Los Angeles, California, serving 183 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Soc Just Leadership Academy has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, with its statewide ranking improving from 1,416 out of 1,994 California high schools in 2014-2015 to 796 out of 2,323 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is noteworthy, with 68.18% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, significantly higher than the Los Angeles Unified (49.56%) and California (55.73%) averages. However, the school's performance in science, as measured by the CAST assessment, is relatively lower, with only 11.36% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the district (22.36%) and state (32.08%) averages.

Soc Just Leadership Academy performs better academically than some nearby schools, such as Ramona Opportunity High and Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3, which have lower test scores and graduation rates. However, it lags behind other nearby schools, like E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #2 and Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep, which have higher academic achievement and graduation rates. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 42.4% in 2021-2022, is a significant concern and may be contributing to its fluctuating academic performance and graduation rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4211 Dozier St.
Los Angeles, CA 90063-3422

(323) 265-6865

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
796^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,439

Feeder schools for Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5:

Elementary:	Amanecer Primary Center
	Belvedere Elementary
	Brooklyn Avenue
	Eastman Avenue Elementary
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	Evergreen Avenue Elementary
	Ford Boulevard Elementary
	Fourth Street Elementary
	Fourth Street Primary Center
	Humphreys Avenue Elementary
	Marianna Avenue Elementary
	Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
	Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
	Robert Hill Lane Elementary
	Rowan Avenue Elementary
	William R. Anton Elementary
Middle:	Belvedere Middle
	Griffith Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.6%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 ranks better than 65.7% of high schools in California. It also ranks 37^th among 158 ranked high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.6%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 95.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 is 12.3, which is the 26^th best among 158 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 is $10,439. 125 high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5:

SchoolDigger ranks Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 796^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2011	58.23	579^th	2367	75.5%
2012	46.74	864^th	2354	63.3%
2013	17.67	1751^st	2426	27.8%
2015	25.54	1416^th	1994	29.0%
2016	41.62	1167^th	2039	42.8%
2017	32.25	1349^th	2021	33.3%
2018	35.08	1306^th	2017	35.3%
2019	47.57	1038^th	2133	51.3%
2021	40.49	756^th	1290	41.4%
2022	34.19	1323^rd	2123	37.7%
2023	46.80	946^th	2348	59.7%
2024	53.13	796^th	2323	65.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.36	1045^th	1862	43.9%
2019	53.26	843^rd	1937	56.5%
2021	49.33	561^st	1126	50.2%
2022	38.73	1158^th	1943	40.4%
2023	57.47	688^th	2247	69.4%
2024	61.92	561^st	2235	74.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.01	1134^th	1760	35.6%
2019	42.37	1026^th	1833	44.0%
2021	34.92	706^th	1054	33.0%
2022	32.72	1208^th	1858	35.0%
2023	55.26	707^th	2118	66.6%
2024	46.22	911^th	2098	56.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.06	1308^th	1834	28.7%
2019	49.05	884^th	1880	53.0%
2021	32.30	764^th	1122	31.9%
2022	32.20	1246^th	1916	35.0%
2023	34.95	1195^th	2207	45.9%
2024	63.57	546^th	2172	74.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.38	1081^st	1742	37.9%
2019	55.15	748^th	1814	58.8%
2022	42.07	1044^th	1861	43.9%
2023	58.11	634^th	2142	70.4%
2024	62.21	547^th	2125	74.3%

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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

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Enrollment information for Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2011	1	0	0	349	0	0	3	0	353
2012	2	1	1	485	1	0	0	0	490
2013	1	2	2	446	2	0	0	0	453
2014	1	2	2	444	2	0	0	0	451
2015	1	1	1	425	1	0	1	0	430
2016	4	1	2	396	1	1	1	0	406
2017	3	0	0	350	0	1	0	0	354
2018	2	1	0	342	0	1	0	0	346
2019	4	1	0	319	0	1	0	0	325
2020	4	2	0	294	0	0	0	0	300
2021	3	2	0	247	0	0	0	0	252
2022	2	2	0	226	0	0	0	0	230
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	183	183
2024	0	2	0	145	0	0	0	0	147

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 Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	353	n/a	n/a	88.7
2012	490	19.5	25.0	99.4
2013	453	19.7	22.9	36.6
2014	451	20.2	22.2	55
2015	430	17.0	25.2	67
2016	406	18.0	22.5	89.4
2017	354	17.3	20.4	91.5
2018	346	15.8	21.8	93.6
2019	325	17.8	18.2	92.9
2020	300	n/a	n/a	93.7
2021	252	14.7	17.0	96
2022	230	15.7	14.6	97.4
2023	183	13.3	13.7	96.2
2024	147	11.9	12.3	95.9

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 Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	353	n/a	n/a	88.7
2012	490	19.5	25.0	99.4
2013	453	19.7	22.9	36.6
2014	451	20.2	22.2	55
2015	430	17.0	25.2	67
2016	406	18.0	22.5	89.4
2017	354	17.3	20.4	91.5
2018	346	15.8	21.8	93.6
2019	325	17.8	18.2	92.9
2020	300	n/a	n/a	93.7
2021	252	14.7	17.0	96
2022	230	15.7	14.6	97.4
2023	183	13.3	13.7	96.2
2024	147	11.9	12.3	95.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,439

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

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 1038^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 946^th of 2348 High schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5)	64.7	51.6	13.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)	51.7	48.9	2.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5)	25	28.1	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)	25.3	20	5.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5)	6	16.7	10.7%
11th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)	22.1	21.6	0.4%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	183	43.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	319	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	4	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	96.2%	3.3%

Schools Near Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

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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 End of Course	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
E. Los Angeles Renaiss Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #2	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6760	399	22	18.3	85.7%	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	390 (97.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33.2	1328^th of 2323 public high schools	42.8%		55.5	748^th of 2348 public high schools	68.1%	580		17.6	4.8	14.7	48.0	48.0	9.1	9.1	$10,702
Humanitas Academy of Art and Technical at Esteban E. Torres High #4	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6830	397	23	17.2	95.0%	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	392 (98.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.8	1377^th of 2323 public high schools	40.7%		24.3	1581^st of 2348 public high schools	32.7%	204		14.3		14.3	47.0	47.0	7.2	7.2	$11,639
Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6865	147	12	12.3	95.9%	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	145 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.1	796^th of 2323 public high schools	65.7%		46.8	946^th of 2348 public high schools	59.7%	150		11.4		10.9	68.2	68.2	29.6	29.6	$10,439
Esteban Torres East LA Performing Arts Magnet	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6725	295	21	13.9	96.3%	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	281 (95.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	28.1	1471^st of 2323 public high schools	36.7%		17.6	1760^th of 2348 public high schools	25.0%	289		14.3		13.5	42.2	42.2	6.0	6.0	$16,185
Engr and Technical Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #3	Public	9-12	4211 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 265-6795	324	21	15.0	97.8%	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	318 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21.1	1649^th of 2323 public high schools	29.0%		15.3	1824^th of 2348 public high schools	22.3%	175	8.3	16.7		15.4	24.2	24.2	8.1	8.1	$12,033
Hilda L. Solis Learning Academy School of Technical Business and Educational	Public	9-12	319 North Humphreys Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 729-1700	170	17	9.7	88.8%	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	168 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.7	1684^th of 2323 public high schools	27.5%		32	1359^th of 2348 public high schools	42.1%	325		9.7		12.5	29.4	29.4	5.9	5.9	$18,752
Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep	Public, Charter	9-12	319 North Humphreys Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Ednovate - Esperanza College Prep District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 459-0325	505	21	23.9	80.6%	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	499 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	60.7	620^th of 2323 public high schools	73.3%		58.2	687^th of 2348 public high schools	70.7%	67			18.6	18.6	69.9	69.9	29.0	29.0
Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center	Public	9-12	4540 Michigan Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 269-0681	232	29	7.8	79.7%	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	216 (93.1%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)									$59,240
Alliance Morgan McKinzie High	Public, Charter	9-12	110 South Townsend Ave.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Alliance Morgan McKinzie High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 526-8198	470	24	19.2	95.7%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	466 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62.3	587^th of 2323 public high schools	74.7%		52.3	815^th of 2348 public high schools	65.3%	228		30.1		31.0	52.1	52.1	36.8	36.8
SIATech Academy South	Public, Virtual, Charter	10-12	255 S. Mednik Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	SIATech Academy South District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(760) 945-1227	198	9	22.0	84.8%	4 (2.0%)	19 (9.6%)	167 (84.3%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	24.6	1561^st of 2323 public high schools	32.8%		27.4	1495^th of 2348 public high schools	36.3%	66					38.1	38.1	2.4	2.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5

How many students attend Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5?

In the 2023-24 school year, 147 students attended Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5.

What is the racial makeup of Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5?

Students at Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 are 99% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 a good school?

Soc Just Leadership Academy at Esteban E. Torres High #5 ranks 796^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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