Leadership Military Academy District

The Leadership Military Academy District consists of a single, small military-themed high school, Leadership Military Academy, serving 119 students in grades 9-12 in Moreno Valley.

This school presents a complex picture for parents. On one hand, it achieves an excellent 96% graduation rate with a low dropout rate, successfully guiding most students to a diploma. It also benefits from high per-student spending and a favorable student-teacher ratio. On the other hand, state test scores are generally low, especially in mathematics where proficiency is critically low at under 3%. The school has consistently received a 1-star state rating and ranks in the bottom quartile academically. A major area of concern is chronic absenteeism, which at 48.3% is more than double the state average and likely impacts learning.

For families, the key consideration is the school's distinct model. The military academy structure appears very effective at providing support and structure to ensure graduation, which is a significant strength. However, the low proficiency scores indicate that core academic outcomes, particularly in math, need significant improvement. Parents may value the supportive environment and high graduation success but should be prepared to seek additional academic support if their child attends.