YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

2123 W HUISACHE AVE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78201

Charter School 528 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) in San Antonio, Texas, is a specialized, college-preparatory public school within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). As part of the Young Women’s Preparatory Network, the school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment specifically for girls in grades 6 through 12. Its mission focuses on empowering young women from diverse backgrounds to achieve academic excellence, develop strong leadership skills, and prepare for success at competitive universities.

The academy is well-regarded for its emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education, critical thinking, and character development. By offering a single-gender environment, YWLA aims to create a supportive community that encourages students to pursue challenging coursework, such as Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and participate in a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school consistently ranks as one of the top institutions in the region, with a strong track record of high graduation rates and graduates who go on to attend prestigious colleges and universities nationwide.

528

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	462
Black	20
Asian	12
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
462 (87.5 %)
White
25 (4.7 %)
Black
20 (3.8 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
Two or More
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)438-6525
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 88

Grade 7 98

Grade 8 98

Grade 9 84

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 44