Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Holly Drive 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holly Drive Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Holly Drive Leadership Academy's student population of 103 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Holly Drive 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 Holly Drive Leadership Academy is 0.60, 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
#9052 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
50%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Holly Drive Leadership Academy's ranking?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy is ranked #9052 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Holly Drive Leadership Academy?
103 students attend Holly Drive Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Holly Drive Leadership Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Drive Leadership Academy?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Holly Drive Leadership Academy offer ?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Holly Drive Leadership Academy part of?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy is part of Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Holly Drive Leadership Academy located?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy is located in the Mid City neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid City.
School Reviews
1 3/25/2020
This school is bad I think that the kids are just bad they are ugly and musty and that they use their phone in class.
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