YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

2123 W HUISACHE AVE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201

Charter School 534 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) in San Antonio, Texas, is a specialized, college-preparatory public school within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). As part of the Young Women’s Preparatory Network, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment specifically for girls in grades 6 through 12. Its mission focuses on empowering young women from diverse backgrounds to achieve academic excellence, develop strong leadership skills, and prepare for success at competitive universities.

The academy is well-regarded for its emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, critical thinking, and character development. By offering a single-gender environment, YWLA aims to create a supportive community that encourages students to pursue challenging coursework, such as Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school consistently ranks as one of the top institutions in the region, with a strong track record of high graduation rates and graduates who go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities nationwide.

534

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	461
Black	22
Asian	13
Two or More	11

Hispanic
461 (86.3%)
White
27 (5.1%)
Black
22 (4.1%)
Asian
13 (2.4%)
Two or More
11 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)438-6525
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 105

Grade 7 91

Grade 8 73

Grade 9 74

Grade 10 72

Grade 11 60

Grade 12 59