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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Adults with Disabilities Line Dance Class

Adults with Disabilities Line Dance Class

Woodbury Chamber & Community Dance Night!

Woodbury Chamber & Community Dance Night!

Baby Boot Camp Class

Baby Boot Camp Class

Free Chair Massages! Meet Our New Massage Therapist!

Free Chair Massages! Meet Our New Massage Therapist!

Teddy Bear Toss

Teddy Bear Toss

CCFA Team Challenge Informational Meeting

CCFA Team Challenge Informational Meeting

CCFA Team Challenge Informational Meeting

CCFA Team Challenge Informational Meeting

Free Chair Massages! Meet Our New Massage Therapist!

Free Chair Massages! Meet Our New Massage Therapist!

Woodbury Royals Dance Team Winter Showcase

Woodbury Royals Dance Team Winter Showcase

Fish Creek Snowshoe Hike

Fish Creek Snowshoe Hike

Free Dance Class for 2 year olds!!!

Free Dance Class for 2 year olds!!!

Free Tots Dance Class for Children Age 2

Free Tots Dance Class for Children Age 2

Free Hip Hop Classes!

Free Hip Hop Classes!

Tropical Ballroom Grand Re-Opening Dance Lessons & Party

Tropical Ballroom Grand Re-Opening Dance Lessons & Party

Event: Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve In Woodbury

Event: Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve In Woodbury

NHL Event Comes To Woodbury

NHL Event Comes To Woodbury

Kettlebells for Christmas Calorie Burn!

Kettlebells for Christmas Calorie Burn!

Book Signing at the Woodbury Gander Mountain

Book Signing at the Woodbury Gander Mountain

Baby Boot Camp - Grand Opening

Baby Boot Camp - Grand Opening

Suburban East Conference Day

Suburban East Conference Day

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Skate with the Royals

Skate with the Royals

Fundraiser For 4th Grade Football Team

Fundraiser For 4th Grade Football Team

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Woodbury High School Hockey (JV and Varsity)

Youth Night @ Woodbury High School Hockey Game

Youth Night @ Woodbury High School Hockey Game

Maplewood Nature Center Volunteer Orientation

Maplewood Nature Center Volunteer Orientation

Free Introductory CrossFit Class

Free Introductory CrossFit Class

Free Introductory CrossFit Class

Free Introductory CrossFit Class

Woodbury Boys Lacrosse Spagetti Feed Fundraiser

Woodbury Boys Lacrosse Spagetti Feed Fundraiser

The EXPRESS Band at Afton Alps New Years Eve Party & Celebration, Hastings, MN

The EXPRESS Band at Afton Alps New Years Eve Party & Celebration, Hastings, MN

Preschool and Child Care Open House

Preschool and Child Care Open House

Summer Camp Sneak Peek

Summer Camp Sneak Peek

Minnesota Royals 4th Grade AAU Champs Pancake Breakfast

Minnesota Royals 4th Grade AAU Champs Pancake Breakfast

Family Pilates Class