Fenton Charter Leadership Academy

Fenton Charter Leadership Academy serves 331 students from kindergarten through sixth grade in Sun Valley, California. This charter elementary school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1 with 17 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a manageable learning environment for young students. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking in the 77th percentile among California elementary schools at #2174 out of 9566 schools statewide.

Students show stronger performance in English Language Arts, with 51% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while math proficiency stands at 38%, indicating opportunities for continued growth in mathematical skills. Located on Sunland Boulevard, the school serves a diverse community where the median household income is $68,132 and median home values reach $657,700. The surrounding ZIP code of 91352 is home to 45,601 residents, with 17% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 13.3%.

As a charter school operating within Los Angeles County's large urban setting, Fenton Charter Leadership Academy offers families an alternative public education option that emphasizes developing leadership skills alongside core academics in the heart of the San Fernando Valley.

Fenton Charter Leadership Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.