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Mission & Vision

About Us

For RCLA to be a school that is just, equitable, and environmentally sustainable for all. Supporting diversity, community, literacy, intergenerational collaboration, and self-empowerment so that all students become critical thinkers through a curriculum that is rigorous, innovative, and implemented through meaningful school relationships.

The mission of the B. Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy (RCLA) is to empower students to become socially conscious community leaders. RCLA implements a rigorous curriculum that integrates technology, real-world projects, community values, bi-literacy, and an environment that promotes personalized learning where students access post-secondary educational opportunities. RCLA aims to educate students through college preparatory courses that empower them to be academically literate, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and independent problem solvers who are agents of education and social justice with a commitment toward the community around them.

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Why RCLA?

Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy is a cost free public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in East San Jose. 

From Our Community

RCLA Alumni - Belen de los Angeles Santos Santiago

"From day one, Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy guides you through your classes, which coursework to take, and what academic endeavors you would like to pursue. [RCLA] helped me have a new life. Earning a high school diploma helped me realize that I too can be someone big one day not only because my community supported me, but because I want to as well." - Belen de los Angeles Santos Santiago, Class of 2023

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