Holly Drive Leadership Academy

Holly Drive Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of the Holly Drive Leadership Academy District. The school serves approximately 103 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 90th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 22% proficiency in math, 19 points below the state average and 26% in reading/language arts, 19 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $71,319, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a large city setting.

With an enrollment of 103 students, Holly Drive Leadership Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Holly Drive 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.