YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY H S

www.gpisd.org/ywla

25 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) at Bill Arnold is a specialized, single-gender magnet school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District, the academy is designed to empower young women through a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. By fostering an environment centered on leadership development, academic excellence, and community service, the school aims to prepare its students to become confident, college-bound scholars who are capable of leading in a global society.

The culture at YWLA is defined by high expectations and a focus on cultivating essential soft skills, such as critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience. Students benefit from a smaller, supportive community that emphasizes mentorship and personalized academic attention. In addition to core academic subjects, the school integrates leadership programming and enrichment activities intended to help students explore their interests and build a strong foundation for their future high school and collegiate careers.

Total Students

4.1

Full-Time Teachers

6.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	17
Black	4
Asian	2

Hispanic
17 (68.0%)
Black
4 (16.0%)
White
2 (8.0%)
Asian
2 (8.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
Phone:	(972)343-7400
Website:	http://www.gpisd.org/ywla
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 11 7

Grade 12 18