WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a Title I public high school that is part of the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 686 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 6–12. As part of the Denver Public Schools district, the academy is dedicated to fostering leadership, academic excellence, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce by integrating rigorous academic standards with project-based learning and character development.

The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, often focusing on bilingual education and cultural responsiveness to serve its diverse student body. By prioritizing the development of "leaders who serve," WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, athletics, and service projects that build both personal responsibility and civic awareness. With its focus on personalized pathways, the academy aims to empower students to reach their full potential while navigating the transition from middle school through high school graduation.

For more information, contact WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at (720) 423-5460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

951 ELATI ST
DENVER, CO 80204-3939
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WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a public Title I school in DENVER, CO with about 686 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
686
Teachers:
46.67
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 686 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.6%
Black or African American
4.4%
White
3.5%
Asian
1.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.