Serving 121 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 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Soc Just Leadership Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #5 is located in the eastern part of Los Angeles, CA, covering approximately 6.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.3 miles from the school.
- 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 121 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
121 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.06, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 86.2%.
How many students attend Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5?
121 students attend Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5 students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 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 10:1, 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.
School Reviews
Review Soc Just Leadership Academy At Esteban E. Torres High #5. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
