HIGH SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE

At Washington Leadership Academy, we prepare our kids to thrive in the world and change it for the better. WLA graduates are college-ready, have career-ready tech skills, and lead positive change in their communities and the world.

WLA is a free, open-enrollment, non-selective public charter high school in the heart of Washington, D.C. We are proud to be one of the first ten XQ Super Schools in the U.S.!

What We Offer

Computer Code Icon College prep academics with a computer science focus
Badge Icon Real-world practice and leadership experience
Graduation Cap Icon A supportive culture

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WLA is a free, open enrollment, non-selective, public charter high school that participates in the MySchoolDC public school lottery system. Add yourself to our waiting list at MySchoolDC.org.

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At WLA, we’re leading the country in college prep and computer science instruction

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We’re always looking for outstanding teachers!

Join our team of Award-Winning Teach for America Alumni, technologists, and more.

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