Excellent
#1196 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals)
High School · Puc Early College Acad for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) Dist · Burbank, CA
A Puc Early College Acad for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) Dist charter high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1405 North San Fernando Blvd. Ste. 303, Burbank, CA 91504
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 38% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burbank), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,164
Median home value
$1,046,200
Median rent
$2,147/mo
College educated
45.5%
Homeownership
52.2%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Puc Early College Acad for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) Dist
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) is listed in PUC Early College Acad for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals)
Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) is a public high school in Burbank, CA, part of Puc Early College Acad for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) Dist, serving approximately 215 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,196 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals)
What grades does Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) serve?
Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals)?
Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals)?
The student-teacher ratio at Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) rank in CA?
Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) ranks #1,196 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) a charter school?
Yes, Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) a Title I school?
No, Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals)?
96.3% of students at Puc Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ecals) 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.2%
- Phone
- (323) 276-5525
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91504)
- 27,268
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 91504; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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