YWLA AT BILL ARNOLD
YWLA AT BILL ARNOLD is a Title I public high school that is part of the GRAND PRAIRIE ISD school district, located in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 895 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 76 teachers, YWLA AT BILL ARNOLD has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) at Bill Arnold is a specialized, single-gender magnet school located in Grand Prairie, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Grand Prairie Independent School District, the academy is designed to empower young women through a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. By fostering an environment centered on leadership development, academic excellence, and community service, the school aims to prepare its students to become confident, college-bound scholars who are capable of leading in a global society.
The culture at YWLA is defined by high expectations and a focus on cultivating essential soft skills, such as critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience. Students benefit from a smaller, supportive community that emphasizes mentorship and personalized academic attention. In addition to core academic subjects, the school integrates leadership programming and enrichment activities intended to help students explore their interests and build a strong foundation for their future high school and collegiate careers.
For more information, contact YWLA AT BILL ARNOLD at (972) 343-7400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75051
(972) 343-7400
http://www.gpisd.org/ywla
YWLA AT BILL ARNOLD is a public Title I school in GRAND PRAIRIE, TX with about 895 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GRAND PRAIRIE ISD
- Total Students:
- 895
- Teachers:
- 76.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 895 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending YWLA AT BILL ARNOLD is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.5%
- Black or African American
- 11.6%
- White
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Female
- 99.8%
- Male
- 0.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.