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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'The Chest Club' Craft Fair

'The Chest Club' Craft Fair

Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing for Anyone – Using Gimp and Inkscape

Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing for Anyone – Using Gimp and Inkscape

Easy Digital Photo Editing Using Picasa (Free Program)

Easy Digital Photo Editing Using Picasa (Free Program)

Community Sing-a-long

Community Sing-a-long

Barefoot in the Park

Barefoot in the Park

Woodbury Comunity Theatre presents Stars on Broadway

Woodbury Comunity Theatre presents Stars on Broadway

Woodbury Community Theatre presents Stars on Broadway

Woodbury Community Theatre presents Stars on Broadway

East Metro Symphony Orchestra- A Meeting of Two Spirits

East Metro Symphony Orchestra- A Meeting of Two Spirits

Woodbury High School Art Exhibition

Woodbury High School Art Exhibition

Coffeehouse

Coffeehouse

Jazz at the Park

Jazz at the Park

The Bazillions at Woodbury's Central Park

The Bazillions at Woodbury's Central Park

EMSO Concert - Side-by-side with School District 833 8th-12th grade orchestras

EMSO Concert - Side-by-side with School District 833 8th-12th grade orchestras

Rasmussen College Career Expo in Lake Elmo/Woodbury

Rasmussen College Career Expo in Lake Elmo/Woodbury

Doctors With A Heart Non-Profit Event

Doctors With A Heart Non-Profit Event

Girl's Nite Out - 4 Women Network - It's a Big Party! - Raffle Drawings!

Girl's Nite Out - 4 Women Network - It's a Big Party! - Raffle Drawings!

Sound+Vision MN- a Collectibles Show featuring Music, Comics, Pop Culture, and Movie Items

Sound+Vision MN- a Collectibles Show featuring Music, Comics, Pop Culture, and Movie Items

Empty Bowls Community Dinner

Empty Bowls Community Dinner

Power of the Purse

Power of the Purse

Girls Night Out

Girls Night Out

Festival of American Original Song

Festival of American Original Song

Girl's Nite Out - 4 Women Network - 10 Vendors Hosting Showcase - Raffle Drawings per Vendor

Girl's Nite Out - 4 Women Network - 10 Vendors Hosting Showcase - Raffle Drawings per Vendor

Local Authors signing at the Book Corner

Local Authors signing at the Book Corner

Father/Daughter Ball

Father/Daughter Ball

Celebrity "Read-A-Thon"

Celebrity "Read-A-Thon"

Robin Hood, An Original Musical Production

Robin Hood, An Original Musical Production

Robin Hood, An Original Musical Production

Robin Hood, An Original Musical Production

'Sing Off' Competitor to Appear in Woodbury

'Sing Off' Competitor to Appear in Woodbury

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Live Reindeer At Valley Creek Mall

Live Reindeer At Valley Creek Mall

Parent’s Night Out

Parent’s Night Out

Bailey Elementary Concert

Bailey Elementary Concert

Saint Ambrose Concert

Saint Ambrose Concert

Woodbury Lutheran Christmas Festival Concert

Woodbury Lutheran Christmas Festival Concert

1st Annual MOPS Christmas Shopping Extravaganza

1st Annual MOPS Christmas Shopping Extravaganza

13th Anniversary Sale

13th Anniversary Sale

Children's Story Time & Open House

Children's Story Time & Open House

Lake Middle Choir Concert

Lake Middle Choir Concert

Women's Christmas Event