The Young Women's Leadership School is a public all-girls school in West Harlem, Manhattan, New York City. The school serves approximately 440 young women in 6th through 12th grade. It is part of the Young Women's Leadership Network.
Young Women's Leadership School serves 360 students in grades 6-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Young Women's Leadership School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
The diversity score of Young Women's Leadership School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
53%
31%
Black
34%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District # 3
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Young Women's Leadership School?
360 students attend Young Women's Leadership School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Young Women's Leadership School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Young Women's Leadership School?
Young Women's Leadership School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Women's Leadership School offer ?
Young Women's Leadership School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Young Women's Leadership School part of?
Young Women's Leadership School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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