Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 431-2244
District: Wake County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-11 • 246 students
Raleigh's Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is a public school that serves grades 6-11 in the Wake County School District. It is among the few public schools in North Carolina to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is a public school in the Wake County School District located in Raleigh, NC. The principal of Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is Mr Ian Solomon. As of 2015, the students are 35.2% White, non-Hispanic; 34.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 12% Asian/Pacific Islander; 12% Hispanic; 5.6% Multiracial; and 0.4% Native American or Native Alaskan. 32.2% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 35.2% | 48.6% | 50.3% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 34.8% | 24.4% | 25.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12% | 6.8% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15.7% | 14.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 4.1% | 3.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 32.2% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 7.4% | — |
