Serving 195 students in grades 9-12, Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) 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 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)'s student population of 195 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
195 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2011
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) 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 Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) 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
#5238 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)'s ranking?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) is ranked #5238 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)?
The graduation rate of Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)?
195 students attend Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals)?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) offer ?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) part of?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) is part of PUC Early College Acad For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) School District.
In what neighborhood is Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) located?
Puc Early College Academy For Leaders And Scholars (Ecals) is located in the Sun Valley neighborhood of Burbank, CA.
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