Bowden Academy vs Young Men's Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowden Academy
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Young Men's Leadership Academy
San Antonio · Charter high · Grades 6–12
242 students
| Measure | Bowden Academy San Antonio, Texas | Young Men's Leadership Academy San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4646 of 4,686 | #537 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #48365 of 50,301 | #6647 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 439 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 56% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Men's Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 13.3).
- •Young Men's Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (56% vs 21%).
- •Young Men's Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 23%).
- •Young Men's Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 96.1%).
- •Young Men's Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Bowden Academy is the larger school with 439 students compared with 242.
- •Bowden Academy is a public school while Young Men's Leadership Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bowden Academy better than Young Men's Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Young Men's Leadership Academy ranks higher (56.7 vs 13.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bowden Academy and Young Men's Leadership Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowden Academy: 439. Young Men's Leadership Academy: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowden Academy and Young Men's Leadership Academy rank in Texas?
Bowden Academy is 4646th of 4,686 and Young Men's Leadership Academy is 537th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).