SADLER MEANS YWLA

www.austinisd.org/schools/sadlermeansywla

322 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) is a specialized public magnet school in Austin, Texas, that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Austin Independent School District, the school is founded on a commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and college readiness, specifically tailored to empower young women. The campus operates under a unique model that emphasizes rigorous instruction, social-emotional learning, and a supportive culture designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

The academy distinguishes itself through its focus on cultivating female leadership and providing a tailored environment where students are encouraged to pursue interests in STEM, the arts, and humanities. By fostering a close-knit, mission-driven community, Sadler Means YWLA aims to dismantle barriers for its students, helping them develop the confidence and critical thinking skills necessary to become future leaders in their communities. The school’s curriculum is enriched by a variety of extracurricular activities and partnerships that promote personal growth alongside academic achievement.

322

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SADLER MEANS YWLA
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	240
Black	52
Asian	9
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
240 (74.5 %)
Black
52 (16.1 %)
White
15 (4.7 %)
Asian
9 (2.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-3234
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/sadlermeansywla
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
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 6 140

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 81