Boys Academic Leadership Academy

1511 West 110th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90047

boysleadershipacad.lausd.org

69 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Boys Academic Leadership Academy (BALA)**, located in the West Athens area of Los Angeles, is a specialized magnet school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Designed specifically for boys in grades 6 through 8, the academy focuses on closing the achievement gap for young men of color by providing a rigorous academic environment coupled with strong character development. The school’s mission is to foster leadership, discipline, and scholarly excellence, creating a supportive community that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The curriculum at BALA emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating traditional core subjects with social-emotional learning and mentorship. By focusing on themes of brotherhood, responsibility, and community service, the academy aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also socially conscious and civic-minded. With its small-school setting and targeted focus on male development, BALA strives to empower its students to become leaders who can advocate for themselves and positively impact their communities.

Total Students

6.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boys Academic Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	15
Black	52
Two or More	2

Black
52 (75.4%)
Hispanic
15 (21.7%)
Two or More
2 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High 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:	(323)820-6231
Website:	http://boysleadershipacad.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 14

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 7