Serving 385 students in grades 4-12, 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 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Young Men's Leadership Academy's student population of 385 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Men's Leadership Academy is 0.38, 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
#6138 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Men's Leadership Academy's ranking?
Young Men's Leadership Academy is ranked #6138 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Young Men's Leadership Academy?
385 students attend Young Men's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Young Men's Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Men's Leadership Academy?
Young Men's Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, 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 4-12
What school district is Young Men's Leadership Academy part of?
Young Men's Leadership Academy is part of San Antonio ISD School District.
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