Woodbury Leadership Academy

8089 Globe Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
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Top 30%
Serving 749 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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 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

School Overview

Woodbury Leadership Academy's student population of 749 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 126% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
749 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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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 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#483 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
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50%
45%
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57%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodbury Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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2%
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Asian
26%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
12%
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Black
19%
12%
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White
37%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodbury Leadership Academy and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodbury Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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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 St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower, Woodbury Elementary School 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?
749 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, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodbury Leadership Academy?
Woodbury Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
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.

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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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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