Reach Leadership Steam Academy District

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Riverside, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Reach Leadership Steam Academy District #1202 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,892 per pupil, Reach Leadership Steam Academy District ranks #1440 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

624
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,892
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Reach Leadership Steam Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 624 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Riverside County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,892 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.6% local, 64.0% state, and 14.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #1202 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 33.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% African American, 14.4% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Reach Leadership Steam Academy, enrolling 645 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Reach Leadership Steam Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Reach Leadership Steam Academy District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Reach Leadership Steam Academy District a distant remainder — means Reach Leadership Steam Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Reach Leadership Steam Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 33.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.4%
Federal
64.0%
State
21.6%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
1202 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Reach Leadership Steam Academy District.

White 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
African American 16.4%
Asian 5.9%
Multiracial 8.8%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

33.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Reach Leadership Steam Academy District

School Enrollment
Reach Leadership Steam Academy
Charter
645

How Reach Leadership Steam Academy District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
American Indian Public Charter Ii District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Scott Valley Unified Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Animo Ralph Bunche Charter High District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Animo Inglewood Charter High District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Reach Leadership Steam Academy District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Reach Leadership Steam Academy District?

Reach Leadership Steam Academy District has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 624 students.

How much does Reach Leadership Steam Academy District spend per student?

Reach Leadership Steam Academy District spends $12,892 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1202 in California.

What is the demographic composition of Reach Leadership Steam Academy District?

Reach Leadership Steam Academy District students are 53.5% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% African American, 14.4% White, 5.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Reach Leadership Steam Academy District?

Reach Leadership Steam Academy District has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #1202 out of 1517 districts in California.