Excellent
#222 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Encino, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15530 Hesby St., Encino, CA 91436
- Math 70% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 73% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$174,803
Median home value
$1,894,600
Median rent
$2,813/mo
College educated
70.8%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #29 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is a public elementary school in Encino, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 534 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
What grades does Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter serve?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter rank in CA?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter ranks #222 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter a charter school?
Yes, Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter a Title I school?
No, Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter?
21.5% of students at Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 534
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (818) 528-7000
- Area population (ZIP 91436)
- 16,424
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91436; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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