General Info

Founded in 1999, Young Women's Leadership Charter School is an all-girls public school that serves more than 350 students in grades 7 through 12. Its educational curriculum includes reading, writing, math, English, science, music, fine arts, social studies, computer technology, humanities, foreign language and physical fitness. The school additionally offers special classes on mathematical concepts and reasoning skills, including number, geometry, measurement, algebra, probability and statistics. It also provides a range of summer programs for students, such as nursing, summer art courses, teen volunteer, and writing and thinking workshop. The school operates a counseling department that offers information on scholarship opportunities, graduation requirements and career planning. Its staff includes custodial supervisors, school assistants, technology managers, social workers and development associates. Young Women's Leadership Charter School is located in Chicago.