Sylmar Leadership Academy

sylmaracad.lausd.org

850 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Sylmar Leadership Academy, located in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). It serves students in grades 6 through 8, functioning as a specialized middle school focused on cultivating leadership skills alongside a rigorous academic curriculum. The school is designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by fostering personal responsibility, community engagement, and character development in a structured, supportive learning environment.

The academy emphasizes a "leadership-first" philosophy, integrating academic excellence with opportunities for students to develop civic awareness and interpersonal skills. By blending traditional core subjects—such as English, mathematics, and science—with extracurricular activities and leadership initiatives, the school aims to empower its students to become proactive, engaged citizens. Sylmar Leadership Academy strives to build a strong campus culture where students are encouraged to take ownership of their education and contribute positively to their local community.

850

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylmar Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	792
Black	17
Asian	12
Two or More	11

Hispanic
792 (93.2%)
White
18 (2.1%)
Black
17 (2.0%)
Asian
12 (1.4%)
Two or More
11 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(818)367-1300
Website:	http://sylmaracad.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	640
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sylmar Leadership Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	91
Grade 6	104
Grade 7	97
Grade 8	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sylmar Leadership Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	410	48.2%
Male	440	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)