Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is a public secondary school for boys in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a part of Wake County Public School System.
Serving 256 students in grades 6-13, Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-13
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Raleigh, NC, encompassing approximately 857.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23.6 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy's student population of 256 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 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 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)85-89%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #54 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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 86.5%.
How many students attend Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
256 students attend Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy students are Black, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy offer ?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy part of?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy located?
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 12 other public schools located in Downtown.
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