YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN

School Overview
The Young Women’s Leadership School of Brooklyn (TWLS of Brooklyn) is a tuition-free, all-girls public secondary school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Part of a network of schools dedicated to empowering young women, the institution is grounded in the belief that a single-sex environment fosters academic excellence, leadership development, and personal confidence. The school emphasizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, aiming to close the achievement gap and ensure that its students—many of whom come from historically underserved communities—are prepared to succeed in competitive universities and future careers.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community service, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a "leadership identity." By providing a supportive and collaborative environment, TWLS of Brooklyn encourages students to find their voices, take risks, and become advocates for themselves and their peers. Through partnerships with community organizations and a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and global perspectives necessary to lead in an increasingly complex world.
273
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
Demographic Student Count
White14
Hispanic112
Black121
Asian10
Two or More6
American Indian2
Pacific Islander8
  • Black
    121 (44.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    112 (41.0 %)
  • White
    14 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    10 (3.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
Phone: (718)387-5641
Website: http://www.tywlsbrooklyn.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 230
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 6 25
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 23
Grade 9 35
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 48
Grade 12 60
Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
Grade Student Count
Grade 625
Grade 728
Grade 823
Grade 935
Grade 1051
Grade 1148
Grade 1260
Ungraded3
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female273100%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)