Serving 749 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Woodbury Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 45% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). 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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (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
Diversity
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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026
School Mascot
Wla
School Rankings
Woodbury Leadership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
26%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
37%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wla
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodbury Leadership Academy's ranking?
Woodbury Leadership Academy is ranked #587 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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