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Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

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Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Raleigh, North Carolina, part of the Wake County Schools district. With just 269 students, this school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's students significantly outperform their peers across North Carolina in standardized tests, with 97% of 8th-graders proficient or better in math, compared to just 46.9% statewide. Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy also excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as African American, male, and low-income students, often ranking in the top 15-35 schools in the state for these populations. The school's diverse student body is another point of pride, with nearly half of students identifying as African American.

While nearby schools like Southeast Raleigh High and Needham Broughton High have higher percentages of students from low-income families, Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy maintains a relatively low free and reduced lunch rate, ranging from 13.58% to 30.11% over the past three years. This suggests the school has found effective ways to support students from all backgrounds and deliver exceptional academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 567 East Hargett St
       Raleigh, NC  27601

(919) 664-5644

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,691 Help


Feeder schools for Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy:

Elementary:    Adams Elementary
    Alston Ridge Elementary
    Apex Elementary
    Aversboro Elementary
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Middle:    Apex Middle
    Carnage Middle
    Carroll Middle
    Centennial Campus Middle
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.2%
White:
27.1%
Hispanic:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.1% Help


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Compare Details Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks better than 98% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks better than 97.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 32 ranked high schools in the Wake County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.2%), White (27.1%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is 13.4, which is the 3rd best among 32 high schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is $12,691, which is the 5th highest among 32 high schools in the Wake County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy 16th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy 18th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.44 37th 741 95.0%
2022 98.33 8th 786 99.0%
2023 97.44 11th 784 98.6%
2024 97.63 16th 793 98.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.22 2nd 735 99.7%
2024 97.79 9th 743 98.8%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.95 11th 450 97.6%
2023 76.97 14th 452 96.9%
2024 72.97 50th 461 89.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.39 6th 748 99.2%
2023 97.41 12th 747 98.4%
2024 97.58 13th 751 98.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.61 2nd 550 99.6%
2023 99.33 2nd 559 99.6%
2024 99.47 5th 560 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.17 4th 658 99.4%
2023 95.25 13th 656 98.0%
2024 97.31 4th 652 99.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.43 26th 594 95.6%
2022 68.67 176th 621 71.7%
2023 90.73 61st 626 90.3%
2024 95.61 18th 640 97.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.99 57th 597 90.5%
2024 98.33 8th 613 98.7%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.70 35th 403 91.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.01 166th 585 71.6%
2023 90.54 80th 602 86.7%
2024 95.37 32nd 607 94.7%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.66 65th 430 84.9%
2023 95.27 34th 434 92.2%
2024 98.75 13th 437 97.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.57 14th 553 97.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 58 37 17 16 1 0 11 0 140
2014 82 81 28 28 1 0 13 0 233
2015 70 95 33 34 1 0 14 0 247
2016 74 100 31 36 1 0 15 0 257
2017 64 104 27 44 0 0 13 0 252
2018 63 100 24 51 1 1 11 0 251
2019 59 107 19 58 1 1 17 0 262
2020 59 116 17 51 1 1 21 0 266
2021 66 120 15 48 1 0 23 0 273
2022 67 125 14 41 0 0 18 0 265
2023 73 127 17 37 0 0 15 0 269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 140 13.0 10.7 35
2014 233 17.1 13.6 32.2
2015 247 20.0 12.3 34.4
2016 257 19.0 13.5 32.3
2017 252 20.4 12.3 37.7
2018 251 19.1 13.1 37.8
2019 262 19.1 13.6 39.7
2020 266 18.9 14.0 30.1
2021 273 19.4 14.0 27.8
2022 265 20.0 13.2 13.6
2023 269 19.9 13.4 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 140 13.0 10.7 35
2014 233 17.1 13.6 32.2
2015 247 20.0 12.3 34.4
2016 257 19.0 13.5 32.3
2017 252 20.4 12.3 37.7
2018 251 19.1 13.1 37.8
2019 262 19.1 13.6 39.7
2020 266 18.9 14.0 30.1
2021 273 19.4 14.0 27.8
2022 265 20.0 13.2 13.6
2023 269 19.9 13.4 30.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $443 (3.5%) $12,248 (96.5%) $12,691

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy)81.494.6
 13.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)66.163.8
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy)76.783.8
 7.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)67.861.6
 6.2%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy)81.393.8
 12.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6662.3
 3.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy)95.978.1
 17.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)67.361.6
 5.7%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy)82.990
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)59.657
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy)82.990
 7.1%
   8th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)64.860.9
 3.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
End of Course Biology (Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy)7380.6
 7.6%
   End of Course Biology (Wake County Schools)66.162
 4.1%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy)79.594.4
 14.9%
   End of Course English II (Wake County Schools)68.671.4
 2.8%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math III (Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy)60.689.7
 29.1%
   End of Course Math III (Wake County Schools)53.571.4
 17.9%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students262269
 2.7%
African American107127
 18.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1917
 10.5%
Hispanic5837
 36.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5973
 23.7%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%30.1%
 9.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy

Yes! Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 640 North Carolina high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy.

Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Adams Elementary
Elementary : Alston Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Apex Elementary
Elementary : Aversboro Elementary
Elementary : Baileywick Road Elementary
Elementary : Ballentine Elementary
Elementary : Banks Road Elementary
Elementary : Barwell Road Elementary
Elementary : Baucom Elementary
Elementary : Brassfield Elementary
Elementary : Brentwood Elementary
Elementary : Briarcliff Elementary
Elementary : Brier Creek Elementary
Elementary : Brooks Elementary
Elementary : Bugg Elementary
Elementary : Carpenter Elementary
Elementary : Carver Elementary
Elementary : Cary Elementary
Elementary : Cedar Fork Elementary
Elementary : Combs Elementary
Elementary : Conn Elementary
Elementary : Creech Road Elementary
Elementary : Davis Drive Elementary
Elementary : Dillard Drive Elementary
Elementary : Douglas Elementary
Elementary : Durant Road Elementary
Elementary : East Garner Elementary
Elementary : Farmington Woods Elementary
Elementary : Forest Pines Drive Elementary
Elementary : Forestville Road Elementary
Elementary : Fox Road Elementary
Elementary : Fuller Elementary
Elementary : Fuquay-Varina Elementary
Elementary : Green Elementary
Elementary : Green Hope Elementary
Elementary : Harris Creek Elementary
Elementary : Herbert Akins Rd Elementary
Elementary : Heritage Elementary
Elementary : Highcroft Elementary
Elementary : Hilburn Drive Academy
Elementary : Hodge Road Elementary
Elementary : Holly Grove Elementary
Elementary : Holly Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Holly Springs Elementary
Elementary : Hunter Elementary
Elementary : Jeffreys Grove Elementary
Elementary : Jones Dairy Elementary
Elementary : Joyner Elementary
Elementary : Kingswood Elementary
Elementary : Knightdale Elementary
Elementary : Lacy Elementary
Elementary : Lake Myra Elementary
Elementary : Laurel Park Elementary
Elementary : Lead Mine Elementary
Elementary : Leesville Road Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Heights Elementary
Elementary : Lockhart Elementary
Elementary : Lynn Road Elementary
Elementary : Middle Creek Elementary
Elementary : Millbrook Elementary
Elementary : Mills Park Elementary
Elementary : Morrisville Elementary
Elementary : North Forest Pines Elementary
Elementary : North Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Northwoods Elementary
Elementary : Oak Grove Elementary
Elementary : Olds Elementary
Elementary : Olive Chapel Elementary
Elementary : Partnership Elementary
Elementary : Penny Road Elementary
Elementary : Pleasant Union Elementary
Elementary : Poe Elementary
Elementary : Powell Elementary
Elementary : Rand Road Elementary
Elementary : Reedy Creek Elementary
Elementary : Richland Creek Elementary
Elementary : River Bend Elementary
Elementary : Rolesville Elementary
Elementary : Root Elementary
Elementary : Salem Elementary
Elementary : Sanford Creek Elementary
Elementary : Smith Elementary
Elementary : Stough Elementary
Elementary : Swift Creek Elementary
Elementary : Sycamore Creek Elementary
Elementary : Timber Drive Elementary
Elementary : Turner Creek Elementary
Elementary : Underwood Elementary
Elementary : Vance Elementary
Elementary : Vandora Springs Elementary
Elementary : Wake Forest Elementary
Elementary : Wakefield Elementary
Elementary : Wakelon Elementary
Elementary : Walnut Creek Elementary
Elementary : Washington Elementary
Elementary : Weatherstone Elementary
Elementary : Wendell Elementary
Elementary : West Lake Elementary
Elementary : Wilburn Elementary
Elementary : Wildwood Forest Elementary
Elementary : Wiley Elementary
Elementary : Willow Springs Elementary
Elementary : Yates Mill Elementary
Elementary : York Elementary
Elementary : Zebulon Elementary
Middle : Apex Middle
Middle : Carnage Middle
Middle : Carroll Middle
Middle : Centennial Campus Middle
Middle : Davis Drive Middle
Middle : Dillard Drive Middle
Middle : Durant Road Middle
Middle : East Cary Middle
Middle : East Garner Middle
Middle : East Millbrook Middle
Middle : Fuquay-Varina Middle
Middle : Heritage Middle
Middle : Holly Grove Middle
Middle : Holly Ridge Middle
Middle : Leesville Road Middle
Middle : Ligon Middle
Middle : Lufkin Road Middle
Middle : Martin Middle
Middle : Mills Park Middle
Middle : Moore Square Middle
Middle : Neuse River Middle
Middle : North Garner Middle
Middle : Oberlin Middle
Middle : Reedy Creek Middle
Middle : Rolesville Middle
Middle : Salem Middle
Middle : Wake Forest Middle School
Middle : Wakefield Middle
Middle : Wendell Middle
Middle : West Cary Middle
Middle : West Lake Middle
Middle : West Millbrook Middle
Middle : Zebulon Middle

Students at Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy are 47% African American, 27% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.


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