T.H.E Leadership Academy

1550 Temple Heights Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92056

www.th.vistausd.org

592 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

T.H.E. Leadership Academy (Temple Heights Elementary) is a public elementary school located in Oceanside, California, serving students within the Vista Unified School District. The school is built upon a philosophy that emphasizes the development of leadership skills in every student, encouraging them to take ownership of their learning and contribute positively to their community. By integrating academic rigor with character education, the academy strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to navigate the challenges of the 21st century.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, T.H.E. Leadership Academy is known for its focus on creating a supportive and collaborative campus culture. The school leverages its leadership-based model to foster an environment where students engage in goal-setting, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the academy works closely with families and the local community to provide a comprehensive educational experience that aims to empower students to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

592

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T.H.E Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	427
Black	9
Asian	18
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
427 (72.1 %)
White
94 (15.9 %)
Two or More
39 (6.6 %)
Asian
18 (3.0 %)
Black
9 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Vista Unified
Phone:	(760)631-6242
Website:	http://www.th.vistausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 106

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 113