WAKE YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy is a public high school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Raleigh, NC with about 305 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 13th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy (WYWLA), located on Ashe Avenue in Raleigh, is a unique public magnet school within the Wake County Public School System. Serving students in grades 6–12, the academy is founded on a model of single-gender education designed to foster academic excellence, leadership development, and personal growth. The school is part of the Young Women’s Leadership Network, emphasizing a college-preparatory curriculum that prepares students for success in higher education and their future careers.

A central pillar of the WYWLA experience is its commitment to creating a supportive, mission-driven environment where young women are encouraged to take intellectual risks and become community leaders. Beyond the standard rigorous academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and service learning. By providing a focused, small-school atmosphere, Wake Young Women’s Leadership Academy aims to empower its students to cultivate their unique voices and emerge as confident, capable citizens ready to navigate a global society.

For more information, contact Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy at (919) 508-9088 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.