Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

567 East Hargett St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 264 students in grades 6-13, Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-13
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-13
Total Students
264 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#185 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
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65-69%
42%
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80-84%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
20%
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Black
47%
25%
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White
25%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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≥80%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy's ranking?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is ranked #185 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
264 students attend Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy students are Black, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy offer ?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-13
What school district is Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy part of?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is part of Wake County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-13
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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