Serving 297 students in grades 5-12, 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Young Men's Leadership Academy's student population of 297 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Men's Leadership Academy is 0.40, 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
#5035 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #5035 out of 8,096 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Young Men's Leadership Academy?
297 students attend Young Men's Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Young Men's Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 12:1, 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 5-12
What school district is Young Men's Leadership Academy part of?
Young Men's Leadership Academy is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Men's Leadership Academy located?
Young Men's Leadership Academy is located in the Eastside Promise Neighborhood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Eastside Promise Neighborhood.
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