Serving 371 students in grades 9-11, El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East's student population of 371 students has grown by 724% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7881 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East's ranking?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East is ranked #7881 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East?
371 students attend El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East offer ?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East part of?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East is part of El Paso Leadership Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East located?
El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East is located in the East El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 36 other public schools located in East El Paso.
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