Serving 528 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Young Women's Leadership Academy's student population of 528 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership Academy is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Young Women's Leadership Academy is ranked #578 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Young Women's Leadership Academy often compared to?
Young Women's Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Advanced Learning Academy, Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy?
528 students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Young Women's Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Women's Leadership Academy?
Young Women's Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership Academy offer ?
Young Women's Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Young Women's Leadership Academy part of?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Women's Leadership Academy located?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is located in the Near Northwest neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in Near Northwest.
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