Willamette Leadership Academy is a public charter military academy in Lane County, Oregon, United States. WLA prepares students to become leaders and to live fulfilled lives as respectful and responsible citizens.
Serving 245 students in grades 6-12, Willamette Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willamette Leadership Academy's student population of 245 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Willamette Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willamette Leadership Academy is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
73%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knights
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willamette Leadership Academy's ranking?
Willamette Leadership Academy is ranked #1139 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willamette Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Willamette Leadership Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Willamette Leadership Academy?
245 students attend Willamette Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Willamette Leadership Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willamette Leadership Academy?
Willamette Leadership Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willamette Leadership Academy offer ?
Willamette Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willamette Leadership Academy part of?
Willamette Leadership Academy is part of Springfield SD 19 School District.
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