Jefferson Leadership Academies

997 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Leadership Academies, located in Long Beach, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Long Beach Unified School District. The school is defined by its commitment to fostering student leadership, academic rigor, and personal character development. By integrating leadership principles into its daily curriculum and school culture, the academy aims to empower students to become active, responsible, and engaged citizens both within their campus community and the broader Long Beach area.

In addition to its academic programs, Jefferson Leadership Academies emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities. The school works closely with families and community partners to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to high school. With a focus on academic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school strives to create a foundation where students feel confident in their ability to lead and succeed in a diverse, global society.

997

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Leadership Academies
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	671
Black	161
Asian	85
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
671 (67.3 %)
Black
161 (16.1 %)
Asian
85 (8.5 %)
White
43 (4.3 %)
Two or More
35 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)438-9904
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	997
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	736
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

Grade 6 357

Grade 7 333

Grade 8 307