YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED F FLORENCE

www.dallasisd.org/florence

559 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA) at Fred R. Florence is a specialized, single-gender campus within the Dallas Independent School District, designed to provide a focused and supportive educational environment for young men. By centering its curriculum and culture around leadership development, academic rigor, and character building, the academy aims to prepare its students to become productive, responsible citizens and future leaders in their communities.

The school places a strong emphasis on mentorship and holistic growth, leveraging a tailored approach that addresses the unique learning styles and social-emotional needs of its male student body. Through its partnership with the district and community, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and cultivate a sense of brotherhood among its students. Located in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, the school serves as a pillar for families seeking a structured, college-preparatory environment that prioritizes high expectations, discipline, and scholarly success.

559

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YOUNG MEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT FRED F FLORENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	453
Black	86
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	5

Hispanic
453 (81.0 %)
Black
86 (15.4 %)
White
10 (1.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	DALLAS ISD
Phone:	(972)749-6000
Website:	http://www.dallasisd.org/florence
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 171

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 210