WAKE YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Raleigh, NC with about 251 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 13th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Men’s Leadership Academy (WYMLA), located in downtown Raleigh, is a specialized 6th–12th grade school within the Wake County Public School System. Designed specifically for young men, the academy focuses on cultivating leadership, character, and academic excellence through a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. By fostering a structured environment that emphasizes brotherhood and personal responsibility, the school aims to prepare students to become ethical, globally-minded leaders in their future professional and civic lives.

A defining feature of the academy is its unique partnership with Saint Augustine’s University, which allows eligible high school students to participate in a cooperative innovative high school program. This initiative enables students to earn college credits—or even an associate degree—while completing their high school requirements, effectively bridging the gap between secondary and higher education. Through its focus on character development, community engagement, and accelerated academic opportunities, WYMLA provides a distinct educational experience tailored to the specific developmental needs of its male student body.

For more information, contact Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy at (919) 664-5644 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.