EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 192 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 14 teachers, EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (EPLA) is a public charter school located in the heart of downtown El Paso, Texas. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school distinguishes itself through a mission focused on cultivating leadership skills, academic excellence, and civic responsibility. By maintaining a smaller campus environment, EPLA aims to provide personalized instruction and a supportive community culture that prepares students not only for high school graduation but for success in higher education and their future professional careers.
The school’s curriculum is centered on a "leadership-first" philosophy, which integrates character development and project-based learning into daily academics. EPLA emphasizes the importance of community involvement and global awareness, encouraging students to take an active role in their surroundings while developing the critical thinking and communication skills necessary to become effective, ethical leaders. By offering a rigorous academic foundation paired with a distinct emphasis on personal growth and mentorship, the academy seeks to empower a diverse student body to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at (915) 298-3902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79901-4925
(915) 298-3902
EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in EL PASO, TX with about 192 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION - District:
- EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 192
- Teachers:
- 14.96
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 192 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EL PASO LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- White
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 37.5%
- Male
- 62.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.