The Young Women’s Leadership Academy, San Antonio’s first all-girls public school, opened in August 2008 as a tuition-free, college-preparatory school that focuses on math, science, and technology – fields in which women are typically underrepresented. Over the last fifteen years, YWLA has cemented its status as a rigorous, yet supportive school that empowers young women to discover the leaders within them. At YWLA, students receive a quality education shaped by the core values of college preparation, responsible leadership, and wellness life skills, values that contribute to a well-rounded education that is vital to our students’ success in college. Consistently rated Exemplary by the state since its inception, YWLA is a collaborative effort between SAISD and the Young Women's Preparatory Network.
Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be available December 1, 2023.
The application process for admission to YWLA consists of 3 rounds:
- Round 1 - Online Application
- Round 2 - Testing
- Round 3 - Interviews
Round 1 - Online Application
Submit application through saisdchoice.com
- Emails for 2 teachers who have taught the applicant within the last 3 years.
- 2022-2023 Report Card and Attendance Record
- 2023-2024 Report Card and Attendance Record (most recent)
- 2022-2023 Standardized Assessment Scores (STAAR, MAP, IOWA, Stanford)
Round 2 - Testing
- Applicants who advance to Round 2 will take an admissions exam on Reading, Writing, and Math.
Round 3 – Interviews
- Applicants who advance to Round 3 will participate in an interview where the student and parent/guardian will be interviewed separately.