THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school that is part of the CUMBERLAND ACADEMY school district, located in TYLER, TX with about 127 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 15 teachers, THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, located at 6720 Oak Hill Blvd in Tyler, Texas, is a specialized educational campus within the Tyler Independent School District. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, the academy functions as an alternative education program designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning setting. Its primary mission is to offer academic remediation and behavioral intervention, helping students remain on track for graduation while addressing specific social, emotional, or disciplinary challenges.

The school emphasizes a "leadership" model that focuses on character development, accountability, and the restoration of positive student habits. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a more individualized approach to instruction, the staff works closely with students to improve academic performance and personal decision-making skills. The goal of the program is to provide students with the tools and discipline necessary to succeed, with the intent of facilitating their transition back to their home campuses whenever appropriate.

For more information, contact THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at (903) 561-1002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.