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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Calling all Princesses and Pirates

Calling all Princesses and Pirates

Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

K&S Conservatory of Music Piano Recitals

K&S Conservatory of Music Piano Recitals

St. Ambrose School Varsity Band Concert

St. Ambrose School Varsity Band Concert

Math & Science Academy Jazz Band & Show Choir

Math & Science Academy Jazz Band & Show Choir

Sweet Memories - Oldies & Broadway

Sweet Memories - Oldies & Broadway

Brian Keenan - Ragtime Piano

Brian Keenan - Ragtime Piano

Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

Bedtime Story Hotline

Bedtime Story Hotline

"Wizard of Oz"

"Wizard of Oz"

Live Music

Live Music

One-Act Festival

One-Act Festival

Grand Finale Concert

Grand Finale Concert

Civil War Songs

Civil War Songs

"The First Minnesota" Portrait Display

"The First Minnesota" Portrait Display

Free Manicures

Free Manicures

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast

Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast

Watercolor Demo

Watercolor Demo

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Pajama Storytime

Pajama Storytime

Baby Storytime

Baby Storytime

Tim Pawlenty

Tim Pawlenty

WHS Ensembles Caroling at Dunn Bros Coffee

WHS Ensembles Caroling at Dunn Bros Coffee

Santa Claus is coming to Kelley Gallery

Santa Claus is coming to Kelley Gallery

Woodbury Elementary Band to Perform

Woodbury Elementary Band to Perform

Lake Middle Musicans to Play at Mall of America

Lake Middle Musicans to Play at Mall of America

Documentary on Invisible Children to be Shown at East Ridge

Documentary on Invisible Children to be Shown at East Ridge

Cookies and Crafts with Santa

Cookies and Crafts with Santa

Woodbury Lutheran Church Christmas Festival Concert

Woodbury Lutheran Church Christmas Festival Concert

Christmas Event for Kids at the Woodbury Borders

Christmas Event for Kids at the Woodbury Borders

Hannukkah Event for Kids at Borders

Hannukkah Event for Kids at Borders

Carriage Rides and Strolling Santa at Woodbury Lakes

Carriage Rides and Strolling Santa at Woodbury Lakes

Strolling Santa at Woodbury Lakes

Strolling Santa at Woodbury Lakes

Strolling Santa at Woodbury Lakes

Strolling Santa at Woodbury Lakes

Mystery Book Club to Meet at Oakdale Library

Mystery Book Club to Meet at Oakdale Library

'Dog Gone' Reading at the Oakdale Library

'Dog Gone' Reading at the Oakdale Library

Music Program at the Woodbury Library

Music Program at the Woodbury Library

Music for Kids at the Lakeland Library

Music for Kids at the Lakeland Library

Teen Drum Circle at Park Grove Branch Library