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#5006 of 9,539 schools in CA
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
High School · B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District
14281 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
6.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher
18.6:1
Score
6.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,006 of 9,539
In San Jose
#120 of 223
public schools
School environment
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
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About B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is a public high school in San Jose, CA, part of B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District.
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy serves approximately 242 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. B.
Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,006 of 9,539 schools in CA. Structured state assessment records for B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
38% of students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy — Students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy Compares
See how B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
14281 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Latino College Preparatory Academy (rated 7.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is KIPP Navigate College Prep (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, James Lick High (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Latino College Preparatory Academy San Jose | 0.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Voices College-Bound Language Academy at Mt. Pleasant San Jose | 0.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary San Jose | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Rocketship Academy Brilliant Minds Redwood City | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Horace Cureton Elementary San Jose | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Lyndale Elementary San Jose | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| AchieveKids San Jose | 0.7 mi | — |
| ACHIEVEKIDS San Jose | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Joseph George Middle San Jose | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL San Jose | 0.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Thomas P. Ryan Elementary San Jose | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Adelante Dual Language Academy San Jose | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Mt. Pleasant High San Jose | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Robert Sanders Elementary San Jose | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| KIPP Navigate College Prep San Jose | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| James Lick High San Jose | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| ST JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL San Jose | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Ocala Middle San Jose | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| August Boeger Middle San Jose | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Aptitud Community Academy at Goss San Jose | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,548
Median Home Value
$995,100
Median Rent
$2,549/mo
Population
61,091
College Educated
26.6%
Homeownership
65.7%
Avg Commute
28.6 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
39
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
What grades does B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy serve?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy rank in CA?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy ranks #5,006 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy?
83.1% of students at B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (408) 471-4680
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
Resources & Links
District
B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy District- District Enrollment
- 242
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,610
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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