Serving 403 students in grades 6-12, Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Young Women's Leadership Academy's student population of 403 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
403 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership Academy is 0.59, 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
#1161 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Women's Leadership Academy's ranking?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is ranked #1161 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Young Women's Leadership Academy is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy?
403 students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Young Women's Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 15% 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 Women's Leadership Academy?
Young Women's Leadership Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership Academy offer ?
Young Women's Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Young Women's Leadership Academy part of?
Young Women's Leadership Academy is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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