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)
- 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 Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
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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