Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Woodbury Leadership Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodbury Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Woodbury Leadership Academy's student population of 666 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 121% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodbury Leadership Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodbury Leadership Academy is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
26%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
20%
12%
White
37%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodbury Leadership Academy's ranking?
Woodbury Leadership Academy is ranked #483 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Woodbury Leadership Academy often compared to?
Woodbury Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbury Elementary School, St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Woodbury Leadership Academy?
666 students attend Woodbury Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Woodbury Leadership Academy students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodbury Leadership Academy?
Woodbury Leadership Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodbury Leadership Academy offer ?
Woodbury Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Woodbury Leadership Academy part of?
Woodbury Leadership Academy is part of Woodbury Leadership Academy School District.
School Reviews
1 5/29/2021
I went to them with an issue with what I saw posted from one of the teachers on social media and it was supposed to be anonymous and they clearly told them who told them. Very unprofessional, I will tell everyone how unprofessional they are.
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