Serving 242 students in grades 9-12, B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy's student population of 242 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is 0.04, 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
#9299 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy's ranking?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is ranked #9299 out of 9,602 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
242 students attend B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy offer ?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy part of?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is part of B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy located?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is located in the East Hills and White neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in East Hills and White.
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