Willamette Leadership Academy

www.willametteleadershipacademy.net

Charter School 220 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Willamette Leadership Academy (WLA) is a public charter school located in Springfield, Oregon, that serves students in grades 6 through 12. Unlike a traditional academic setting, WLA is built upon a foundation of military-style structure and discipline, aiming to provide a highly focused and regimented environment. The school’s mission emphasizes the development of character, leadership, and personal accountability, intending to prepare students for success in both higher education and the professional workforce.

The academy’s curriculum integrates rigorous academic standards with leadership training and physical fitness. By utilizing a cohort-based model and a structured daily schedule, WLA seeks to foster a strong sense of community and school pride among its students. The program is designed to support students who may benefit from a more disciplined and structured approach to learning, with an overarching goal of instilling the values of integrity, service, and excellence in every cadet who attends.

220

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

120.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willamette Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	40
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
153 (69.5 %)
Hispanic
40 (18.2 %)
Two or More
17 (7.7 %)
American Indian
5 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Springfield SD 19
Phone:	(541)246-2840
Website:	http://www.willametteleadershipacademy.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 46

Grade 9 39

Grade 10 29

Grade 11 20

Grade 12 19