YOUNG WOMENS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL

YOUNG WOMENS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30 school district, located in LONG ISLAND CITY, NY with about 561 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 33 teachers, YOUNG WOMENS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS) of Astoria is a public, all-girls secondary school serving grades 6 through 12. Founded on the principle of empowering young women through rigorous academic preparation, the school focuses heavily on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields while maintaining a strong foundation in the humanities. As part of a network of schools dedicated to closing the gender gap in leadership roles, TYWLS Astoria emphasizes college readiness, critical thinking, and the development of a supportive, collaborative community among its students.

The school is well-regarded for its small-school environment, which allows for personalized instruction and close mentorship between faculty and students. In addition to a demanding core curriculum, the school integrates social-emotional learning and leadership development programs to build student confidence. By fostering an atmosphere of academic ambition and inclusivity, the Young Women’s Leadership School aims to prepare its graduates to succeed in higher education and become proactive leaders in their future professional and civic lives.

For more information, contact YOUNG WOMENS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL at (718) 267-2839 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.