School Profile · Los Angeles
PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars posts 37% meeting the standard against 36% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
2050 San Fernando Road, 90065 (opens in new tab)·Los Angeles Unified·Los Angeles·Grades 9-12·Charter·Magnet·2024–25 CAASPP·(323) 276-5525·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
42
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,247 statewide · #154 of 240 in Los Angeles Unified
PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars scores 42 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 42nd percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “37% proficient” and call it done. PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars deserves a closer read. It sits at the 42nd percentile of 2,160 California high schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
As a charter, PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
13.6%
State 15.8%
2.2pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
37.3%
State 35.7%
1.6pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
43.9%
State 30.2%
13.7pp above state avg
Suspension rate
1.5%
State 3.6%
2.1pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
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High School
PUC Early College Academy for …Magnet
42/100
This school
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby High Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 58
PUC Lakeview Charter High
Los Angeles Unified · 1.7 mi
Solid
59/100
Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet
Los Angeles Unified · 1.2 mi
Solid
59/100
John F. Kennedy High
Los Angeles Unified · 2.5 mi
Solid
57/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic97.4%
White2.0%
Black0.5%
GenderFemale 44.1%Male 55.9%
Resources & Access
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,180
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,420 – $122,706
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars in Los Angeles, 40.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars trails its district average for low-income students by 0.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (32.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (40.4% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 49 students tested.
Equity Gaps
1 more gap by subject
Math Exceeded · Low-Income−4.1pp
12.2% vs 16.4% overall · n=49
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income49 tested
ELA 40.8%·Math 32.6%· -0.1pp vs district
Hispanic52 tested
ELA 40.4%·Math 32.7%· -0.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$95K
$10K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.09M
$426K above CA median
Bachelor's+
42%
7pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
8.2 years avg experience
15 teachers · 7% first-year
Teacher Credentials
68% fully credentialed
11.1% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
13.6%
↓ vs CA 15.8% · 48th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
37.3%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 51th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
43.9%
↓ vs CA 30.2% · 39th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.5%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 60th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 55 | 11% | 29% | 29% | 31% | 40% | −7 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 55 | 16% | 18% | 22% | 44% | 35% | +11 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 46 | 2% | 15% | 80% | 2% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 49 | 40.8% | −0 | +3 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 52 | 40.4% | −1 | +2 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars ← | — | 42 | 13.6% | 37.3% | — | 1.5% |
| PUC Lakeview Charter High | 1.7 mi | 59 | 23.8% | 59.4% | — | 0.8% |
| Sylmar Biotech Health and Engineering Magnet | 1.2 mi | 59 | 19.1% | 54.0% | — | 0.7% |
| John F. Kennedy High | 2.5 mi | 57 | 19.3% | 46.3% | — | 0.5% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #935 → #664 → #1361 → #1217 → #1247
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars a good high school?
PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars has a Scope Score of 42 out of 100, placing it in the 42nd percentile of California high schools and ranked #1,247 statewide. 13.6% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 2.2 percentage points below the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 37.3% of students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 13.6% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.6% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 13.6% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 110 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars rank in California?
PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars ranks #1,247 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 42nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars?
43.9% of students at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 1.5%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars compare to other schools in Los Angeles?
PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars scores 42/100 (42nd percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. Use the schools in Los Angeles page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars in Los Angeles, 40.8% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 40.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars trails its district average for low-income students by 0.1 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (32.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (40.4% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 49 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.