Overview
PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Los Angeles, California. The school enrolls 195 students. It is part of the PUC Early College Acad for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) DIST district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictPUC Early College Acad for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) DIST
County6037
CityLos Angeles
ZIP90065
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060213512869
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment195
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino96.1%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)