Serving 397 students in grades 6-12, Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Young Men's Leadership Academy's student population of 397 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Men's Leadership Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4308 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
46%
53%
Black
43%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Men's Leadership Academy's ranking?
Young Men's Leadership Academy is ranked #4308 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Young Men's Leadership Academy often compared to?
Young Men's Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Newman International Academy Watauga, Great Hearts Arlington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Men's Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Young Men's Leadership Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Young Men's Leadership Academy?
397 students attend Young Men's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Young Men's Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Men's Leadership Academy?
Young Men's Leadership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Men's Leadership Academy offer ?
Young Men's Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Young Men's Leadership Academy part of?
Young Men's Leadership Academy is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Men's Leadership Academy located?
Young Men's Leadership Academy is located in the Stop 6 neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Stop 6.
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