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#3904 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 46% in state

Young Men's Leadership Academy

High School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX

A Fort Worth ISD high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5100 WILLIE, Fort Worth, TX 76105

  • Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-4.29 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation10.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$13,690

Students at Young Men's Leadership Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
79%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Young Men's Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,482

Median home value

$117,600

Median rent

$1,172/mo

College educated

4.9%

Homeownership

51.6%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dunbar H SEnrollment path unverified3.89–120.9 mi860Compare →
Eastern Hills H SEnrollment path unverified3.69–121.6 mi1,184Compare →
Nolan Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private9–122.5 mi760Compare →
Uplift Mighty H SCharter · enrollment unverified6.99–122.5 mi412Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fort Worth ISD

Schools in district
138
Rank in district
#24 of 131
District spending per student
$13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Young Men's Leadership Academy is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Young Men's Leadership Academy

Young Men's Leadership Academy is a public high school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 397 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,904 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Young Men's Leadership Academy

What grades does Young Men's Leadership Academy serve?

Young Men's Leadership Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Young Men's Leadership Academy?

Young Men's Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Men's Leadership Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Young Men's Leadership Academy is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Young Men's Leadership Academy rank in TX?

Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks #3,904 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Young Men's Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Young Men's Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Young Men's Leadership Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Men's Leadership Academy has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Young Men's Leadership Academy a charter school?

No, Young Men's Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Young Men's Leadership Academy a Title I school?

No, Young Men's Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Men's Leadership Academy?

77.1% of students at Young Men's Leadership Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 76105)
22,550
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
31.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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