YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
255 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The Young Women’s Leadership School of Brooklyn (TWLS of Brooklyn) is a tuition-free, all-girls public secondary school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Part of a network of schools dedicated to empowering young women, the institution is grounded in the belief that a single-sex environment fosters academic excellence, leadership development, and personal confidence. The school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, aiming to close the achievement gap and ensure that its students—many of whom come from historically underserved communities—are prepared to succeed in competitive universities and future careers.
Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community service, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a "leadership identity." By providing a supportive and collaborative environment, TWLS of Brooklyn encourages students to find their voices, take risks, and become advocates for themselves and their peers. Through partnerships with community organizations and a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and global perspectives necessary to lead in an increasingly complex world.
Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community service, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a "leadership identity." By providing a supportive and collaborative environment, TWLS of Brooklyn encourages students to find their voices, take risks, and become advocates for themselves and their peers. Through partnerships with community organizations and a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and global perspectives necessary to lead in an increasingly complex world.
255
Total Students
25.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 103 |
| Black | 117 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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Black117 (45.9%)
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Hispanic103 (40.4%)
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White14 (5.5%)
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Asian12 (4.7%)
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Pacific Islander5 (2.0%)
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Two or More2 (0.8%)
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American Indian2 (0.8%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 |
| Phone: | (718)387-5641 |
| Website: | http://www.tywlsbrooklyn.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 255 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 230 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
30
Grade 7
29
Grade 8
31
Grade 9
45
Grade 10
41
Grade 11
33
Grade 12
45
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 30 |
| Grade 7 | 29 |
| Grade 8 | 31 |
| Grade 9 | 45 |
| Grade 10 | 41 |
| Grade 11 | 33 |
| Grade 12 | 45 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 255 | 100% |
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