YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Charter School 242 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Young Men's Leadership Academy (YMLA) at Wheatley, located on Gabriel Street in San Antonio, is a specialized magnet school within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). The school is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education tailored specifically for young men in grades 4 through 12. Its educational philosophy centers on cultivating academic excellence, leadership skills, and personal character through a structured, supportive environment that emphasizes brotherhood and global citizenship.

Beyond its core curriculum, YMLA distinguishes itself through a focus on professional development and enrichment opportunities, including mentorship programs, community service, and extracurricular activities aimed at preparing students for success in higher education and the modern workforce. By fostering a culture of high expectations and accountability, the academy seeks to empower its students to become transformative leaders in their communities. The school’s mission is deeply rooted in the belief that targeted, holistic support can help young men overcome obstacles and reach their full potential as scholars and community members.

242

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	179
Black	45
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
179 (74.0%)
Black
45 (18.6%)
Two or More
7 (2.9%)
White
6 (2.5%)
Asian
4 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)354-9652
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 36

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 54

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 25

Grade 12 22