Willamette Leadership Academy is a public charter military academy in Lane County, Oregon, United States. WLA prepares students to become leaders and to live fulfilled lives as respectful and responsible citizens.
Serving 258 students in grades 6-12, Willamette Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willamette Leadership Academy's student population of 258 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
258 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willamette Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willamette Leadership Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
White
71%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
8%
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
60-79%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willamette Leadership Academy's ranking?
Willamette Leadership Academy is ranked #1139 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willamette Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Willamette Leadership Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Willamette Leadership Academy?
258 students attend Willamette Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Willamette Leadership Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willamette Leadership Academy?
Willamette Leadership Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willamette Leadership Academy offer ?
Willamette Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willamette Leadership Academy part of?
Willamette Leadership Academy is part of Springfield SD 19 School District.
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