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Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 103 students in Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏ in Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,360 Schools
# Students
103 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District, which is ranked #1750 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1744 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
38%
56%
% Black
50%
5%
% White
n/a
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,330 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,350 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,330
$19,978
Spending / Student
$14,350
$18,399
Best Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Drive Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Elm St.
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 266-7333
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 266-7333
Gr: K-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 103 students.
What is the rank of Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District is ranked #1750 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District?
50% of Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Holly Drive Leadership Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,350 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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