B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

Summary:

B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is a public charter high school located in San Jose, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 264 students. The school is part of the B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District, which is ranked 1238 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.17% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate for 11th-grade students was only 4.17%, compared to the state average of 27.9%. The school also has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 92.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, but the dropout rate is also high at 5.7% in the same year. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 31.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as KIPP Navigate College Prep, B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy generally performs worse academically. KIPP Navigate College Prep, located just 0.98 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a higher graduation rate. The school also has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 76.47% at KIPP Navigate College Prep and 37.19% at Independence High.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 14281 Story Rd.
       San Jose, CA  95127-3823


(408) 471-4680

District: B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1694th of 2,323 California High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  242

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.5%
African American:
1.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.1% Help


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Compare Details B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy ranks worse than 72.9% of high schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy 1694th of 2323 California public high schools. (See B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:


B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District 1238th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.98 1528th 2133 28.4%
2022 14.63 1805th 2123 15.0%
2023 16.65 1785th 2348 24.0%
2024 19.26 1694th 2323 27.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.51 524th 941 44.3%
2022 48.17 354th 1044 66.1%
2023 24.15 1072nd 1323 19.0%
2024 39.25 497th 1350 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.86 1383rd 1547 10.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.83 1339th 1937 30.9%
2022 16.00 1646th 1943 15.3%
2023 18.54 1702nd 2247 24.3%
2024 21.64 1619th 2235 27.6%
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Rank History for Female students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.43 1373rd 1833 25.1%
2022 15.65 1589th 1858 14.5%
2023 18.33 1629th 2118 23.1%
2024 22.72 1522nd 2098 27.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.11 767th 1161 33.9%
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Rank History for Male students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.67 1436th 1880 23.6%
2022 12.93 1714th 1916 10.5%
2023 13.93 1774th 2207 19.6%
2024 16.42 1678th 2172 22.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.26 1276th 1814 29.7%
2022 16.28 1569th 1861 15.7%
2023 19.43 1612th 2142 24.7%
2024 23.78 1497th 2125 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 2 0 0 265 0 0 3 0 270
2020 2 0 0 253 0 0 3 0 258
2021 4 0 0 253 0 0 2 0 259
2022 0 0 0 254 0 0 0 0 254
2023 1 4 2 257 0 0 0 0 264
2024 0 3 1 236 0 2 0 0 242

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 270 6.7 40.2 83.3
2020 258 n/a n/a 80.2
2021 259 13.9 18.5 47.5
2022 254 12.6 20.0 78.7
2023 264 13.1 20.0 81.8
2024 242 13.1 18.4 83.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 270 6.7 40.2 83.3
2020 258 n/a n/a 80.2
2021 259 13.9 18.5 47.5
2022 254 12.6 20.0 78.7
2023 264 13.1 20.0 81.8
2024 242 13.1 18.4 83.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1528th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 1785th of 2348 High schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy)30.126.5
 3.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy)9.72.9
 6.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%
12th Grade Science (B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy)7.35.8
 1.5%
   12th Grade Science (California)25.626.9
 1.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students270264
 2.2%
African American04
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic265257
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.3%81.8%
 1.5%


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Students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy are 98% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy.

B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy ranks 1694th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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