Serving 147 students in grades 9-12, Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 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 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5's student population of 147 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Motto
Where Education Meets Justice!
School Rankings
Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 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 Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 is 0.02, which is less 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
#4952 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5's ranking?
Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 is ranked #4952 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5?
The graduation rate of Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5?
147 students attend Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5?
Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 offer ?
Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 part of?
Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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