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PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

1405 North San Fernando Blvd. Ste. 303, Burbank, CA, 91504

About PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) is one of the best charter high schools in the country for training future leaders. This school serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is known as one of the best schools because it focuses on early college, where students can take advanced classes that prepare them for college. It is a unique part of the local education community because of its specialized academic approach. The school has 98% of its students from minority groups, and 96% of its students are from low-income families. The PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) says that 43% of its students are good at reading and 17% are good at math. To help its mission of leadership, the academy offers college entrance exams and creates a supportive environment for students who want to do well. It is one of the best schools because it works hard to close achievement gaps and encourages academic resilience and scholarship among a diverse group of students, and it is one of the best high school in California.

PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) Contact Information

Address

1405 North San Fernando Blvd. Ste. 303, Burbank, CA, 91504

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Phone

(323) 276-5525

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 43% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
215
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5045 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.86%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 94.88%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 3.26%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.86%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
94.88%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
3.26%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 215
39.53%
85 Female
60.47%
130 Male

Student Population

215 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

215 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

PUC ECALS is currently improving its leadership-focused curriculum by adding community service-learning projects that let students work on problems in their own neighborhoods while earning academic credit. The academy recently improved its learning labs with new technology to help with more complex STEM projects and group research by students. This semester, the school is also offering a new series of Early College seminars to help students learn the study habits and organizational skills they need to do well in college-level classes.

FAQ

Q1. Can students take AP classes at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS)?

Ans. Yes, students can get ready for college-level work by taking Advanced Placement classes and tests.

Q2. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q3. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Does PUC Early College Academy for Leaders and Scholars (ECALS) encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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