Excellent
#707 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 8% in state
Young Women's Leadership Academy
High School · San Antonio ISD · San Antonio, TX
A San Antonio ISD charter high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2123 W HUISACHE AVE, San Antonio, TX 78201
- Math 72% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 97% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Young Women's Leadership Academy score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Young Women'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 San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), 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
$46,129
Median home value
$187,400
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
47.4%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,625 | Compare → |
| Edison H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,373 | Compare → |
| Memorial H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Positive Solutions CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Antonio ISD
- Schools in district
- 98
- Rank in district
- #2 of 94
- District spending per student
- $13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Young Women's Leadership Academy is listed in SAN ANTONIO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Young Women's Leadership Academy
Young Women's Leadership Academy is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of San Antonio ISD, serving approximately 521 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Young Women's Leadership Academy
What grades does Young Women's Leadership Academy serve?
Young Women's Leadership Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership Academy?
Young Women's Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Women's Leadership Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Young Women's Leadership Academy rank in TX?
Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks #707 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Young Women's Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Young Women's Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Women's Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Women's Leadership Academy has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Young Women's Leadership Academy a charter school?
Yes, Young Women's Leadership Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Young Women's Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Young Women's Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Women's Leadership Academy?
48.8% of students at Young Women'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
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Phone
- (210) 438-6525
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 78201)
- 43,426
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 78201; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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