Single-gender

YWLN believes in educating the whole student and meeting the individual’s needs. A single-gender school offers students the opportunity for an education free from stereotypes and where differences in learning are valued rather than ignored.

Small Schools Engaged in Leadership Development

The Young Women's Leadership Schools (TYWLS) are small and serve students in grades 6 through 12. The key to our schools’ success is the ability to know every student personally, intellectually, and emotionally. Students in TYWLS schools learn how to lead and work collaboratively with others. They actively engage in projects that build their leadership skills, their ability to work as part of a team, and their capacity to positively impact their community.

High Expectations

Our schools are unique learning environments built on a foundation of high expectations and an emphasis on responsible decision-making. Admission to our schools is available to all students regardless of previous accademic performance, but who have a desire to strive accademically and attend college.

College Preparation

At our schools college preparation begins in the 7th grade to build an awareness of college opportunities. College exploration is integrated into all aspects of the curriculum. A full-time college guidance counselor is hired, trained, and funded by YWLN. A CBI counselor works in each network school and focuses on guiding students and their families through the complex admissions and financial-aid process.

Focus on Results

TYWLS schools place a strong emphasis on results and typically produce attendance rates and test scores well above district averages. We have a history of high graduation rates and student enrollment in four-year colleges. YWLN supports our schools in developing and meeting their goals. We evaluate the schools’ academic performances as well as their ability to implement the Core Values of YWLN.