The Young Women's Leadership Academy on Staten Island
District 31 · Staten Island · Grades 6 to 9 · 31R085
At a glance
- Address
- 1441 SOUTH AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10314
- Admissions
- Open
- Links
- School websiteMySchools page
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Tours and open houses
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Admissions
For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15
The Young Women's Leadership Academy on Staten Island (R085U), R085U
Open — Students are randomly selected
Open only to Female-Identified students
Clubs, arts and sports
- Visual & performing arts
- Art, Art, Dance, Step Team, Traditional and Studio Art, Visual Arts, Visual Arts
- STEM
- Coding, STEM, STEM
- Academics
- Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Spanish, Tutoring, World Languages (Middle School Accelerated), World Languages (Middle School)
- Clubs & leadership
- Restorative Circles, Student Council, Talent Show
- Programs
- Extended Day, Uniform
About the school
Our school is part of a national network of excellent all-girls college prep schools. Our school will be guided by teachers and staff who nurture students' intellectual curiosity and work to empower young women. We believe that all students can achieve high standards in every area, and our goal is to focus on (STEAM), science, technology, engineering, and math. In addition, we plan to have a strong arts program.We will have a very supportive environment that includes daily advisory, a focus on social justice and culturally responsive pedagogy.Part of a network of Young Women's Leadership Network (YWLN) schools, we are an all-girls school with a mission to prepare young women to be successful leaders in their communities. Every YWLN school is supported by the College Bound Initiative (CBI) which ensures college access and financial aid options for every student. We work with parents as partners in preparing every student for post-secondary opportunities.
From MySchools.