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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Sing, Play, Learn! with MacPhail Center for Music

Silver Roots Presents "Ancient Dances"

Silver Roots Presents "Ancient Dances"

RH Stafford Book Club

RH Stafford Book Club

Live Music at Lakes Tavern and Grill

Live Music at Lakes Tavern and Grill

Remodelers Showcase

Remodelers Showcase

Royal Oaks Spring Carnival

Royal Oaks Spring Carnival

Grand Opening Celebration

Grand Opening Celebration

Comedy Night

Comedy Night

Free Landscape Workshop

Free Landscape Workshop

Further Fidgety Fairy Tales

Further Fidgety Fairy Tales

Woodbury Prayer Breakfast

Woodbury Prayer Breakfast

The First Minnesota: In Their Own Words

The First Minnesota: In Their Own Words

History in Your Backyard

History in Your Backyard

Summer Concert Series at Woodbury Lakes

Summer Concert Series at Woodbury Lakes

Portrait Painting for Beginners

Portrait Painting for Beginners

Civil War Soldier

Civil War Soldier

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Pajama Storytime

Pajama Storytime

WHS Choirs Present ~ Mid-Winter Concert - 2011

WHS Choirs Present ~ Mid-Winter Concert - 2011

Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen

Th Mix

Th Mix

Woobury Chamber Community Expo

Woobury Chamber Community Expo

A German Requiem - Orchestra Concert

A German Requiem - Orchestra Concert

Side by Side Concert

Side by Side Concert

Jazz at the Park

Jazz at the Park

Washington County Adaptive Equipment & Assistive Technology Fair

Washington County Adaptive Equipment & Assistive Technology Fair

Heritage Festival

Heritage Festival

Bye, Bye Birdie

Bye, Bye Birdie

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

Ancient Dances with Silver Strings - Instrumental Trio

Ancient Dances with Silver Strings - Instrumental Trio

Northern Winds Concert Band

Northern Winds Concert Band

Red Rock Swing Band - Jazz

Red Rock Swing Band - Jazz

Youth Performance Company - Paul Bunyan & Other Minne Tales

Youth Performance Company - Paul Bunyan & Other Minne Tales

Harmonic Relief - Singers

Harmonic Relief - Singers

Century College Jazz Band

Century College Jazz Band

Michael Salovich - Guitar

Michael Salovich - Guitar

The Bazillions - Kid Friendly Rock & Roll

The Bazillions - Kid Friendly Rock & Roll

The Croix Chordsmen - Barbershop Harmony