Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school where high expectations and success matter to all!

Our learning environment and school community promotes academic achievement for students in grades K-12, as well as personal integrity, equity and a dedication to value and serve others.

Our school is committed to our students’ long term success. We use inquiry based learning by teaching the Core Knowledge Curriculum — building strong skills in math, reading, writing, history, science and technology. We also have a strong character education program to ensure students develop exceptional leadership skills. The character education program includes service learning projects and a focus of five core virtues - respect, responsibility, perseverance, gratitude and humanity.

WLA uses the rigorous and classical Core Knowledge Curriculum to build strong foundational knowledge across subjects, promoting academic excellence and equity. By ensuring all students share common knowledge, we can narrow achievement gaps and build critical thinking and long-term success.

The academic rigor at WLA prepares students for college and ready to lead. We out-perform the MCA Minnesota State average in all categories! Check out our report card.

WLA is a public school with a private school feeling. WLA students wear school uniforms to promote equality, reduce peer pressure, and minimize distractions.

Small class sizes at WLA allow for teachers and staff to provide personalized instruction, build strong relationships, and increase student engagement. With a 22:1 average student/teacher ratio, we are able to give every student what they need to learn and thrive.

Call to learn more. The enrollment lottery closes January 31st of each year.

There are sometimes openings available, so if you missed the deadline, please call to learn about openings in specific grade levels.

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Open Mic Night at Beirstube - Oakdale

Open Mic Night at Beirstube - Oakdale

Footloose Movie Opening Event

Footloose Movie Opening Event

Dolphin Tale

Dolphin Tale

Author Jim McEnroe

Author Jim McEnroe

Teen Book Jeopardy

Teen Book Jeopardy

Artist Reception to be held for Jeanne Larson at Discovery Center

Artist Reception to be held for Jeanne Larson at Discovery Center

Live Music

Live Music

La Traviata: Encore at the Met

La Traviata: Encore at the Met

La Traviata: Live at the Met

La Traviata: Live at the Met

Manon: Encore at the Met

Manon: Encore at the Met

Manon: Live at the Met

Manon: Live at the Met

Ernani: Encore at the Met

Ernani: Encore at the Met

Ernani: Live at the Met

Ernani: Live at the Met

Gotterdammerung: Live at the Met

Gotterdammerung: Live at the Met

The Enchanted Island: Encore at the Met

The Enchanted Island: Encore at the Met

The Enchanted Island: Live at the Met

The Enchanted Island: Live at the Met

Faust: Encore at the Met

Faust: Encore at the Met

Rodelinda: Encore at the Met

Rodelinda: Encore at the Met

Satyagraha: Encore at the Met

Satyagraha: Encore at the Met

Satyagraha: Live at the Met

Satyagraha: Live at the Met

Don Giovanni: Encore at the Met

Don Giovanni: Encore at the Met

Siegfried: Live at the Met

Siegfried: Live at the Met

Anna Bolena: Encore at the Met

Anna Bolena: Encore at the Met

Anna Bolena: Live at the Met

Anna Bolena: Live at the Met

The Diviners

The Diviners

The Diviners

The Diviners

Cathy & Abel

Cathy & Abel

Tartan Theatre Garage Sale

Tartan Theatre Garage Sale

Rocket Night

Rocket Night

Oakdale Discovery Center Art Exhibit/Reception

Oakdale Discovery Center Art Exhibit/Reception

Guardian Angels Fall Festival

Guardian Angels Fall Festival

Jane Goodall Live

Jane Goodall Live

Groundwater Exhibit

Groundwater Exhibit

Lukah and the Jazz Paratroopers

Lukah and the Jazz Paratroopers

Craft Sale

Craft Sale

Guardian Angels Fall Festival

Guardian Angels Fall Festival

Karaoke

Karaoke

The Coat Tales

The Coat Tales

Touch a Truck