SOC JUST LEADERSHIP ACAD AT ESTEBAN E. TORRES HIGH #5

Soc Just Leadership Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #5 is a Title I public high school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 346 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Soc Just Leadership Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #5 has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Social Justice Leadership Academy (SJLA) at Esteban E. Torres High School is one of the specialized small learning communities housed within the larger Torres High School complex in East Los Angeles. As its name implies, the academy is built on a mission of social justice, civic engagement, and community empowerment. It aims to develop students into informed leaders who are capable of identifying systemic inequities and advocating for positive change within their local community and the broader society.

Academically, the school integrates a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with service-learning projects that encourage students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world social issues. By emphasizing critical thinking, collaborative dialogue, and leadership development, SJLA creates a tight-knit environment where students are expected to take an active role in their own education. Ultimately, the academy prepares its graduates to pursue higher education while fostering the sense of agency and social responsibility necessary to become active, engaged citizens in a diverse democratic society.

For more information, contact Soc Just Leadership Acad at Esteban E. Torres High #5 at (323) 265-6865 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.