Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy

What We Believe

At Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy, Character Development is an integral part of our curriculum. We truly believe the key to unlocking genius within students of color is to establish cultural relevancy in our coursework, build an atmosphere of scholarly discourse, and to maintain a rigorous athletics and enrichment program that reinforces the belief that students of color are leaders whose voices and talents have yet to be felt. We are committed to building the self-esteem and confidence of our children, which improves classroom performance as their self-love and self-determination allows them to meet the high expectations we set for them as young scholars.

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One School, One Mission

Our Mission is to develop high achieving students of good character who use problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills to inspire others and to catalyze educational, economic and political advancement within their communities and the broader nation.

93% of Faculty Identify as People of Color
216 Total Students in Grades 6, 7, and 8
18 Average Class Size 9:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
#1 95% Annual Criterion Target Percentile
#1 Average Scaled Score Increase ELA and Math
#1 Student Met/Exceed Increase ELA

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Recent Feature on Cityline Boston Aired February 20, 2022

Inspiring alumnus Tashani Wornum, nursing major at Norfolk State University and our Executive Director, Arturo J. Forres...
Enroll Now For 2022-2023 School Year

Applications are now open in grades 6-8 for the 2022-2023 school year.
Clubs and Activities Registration will go live September 13 ...

Online registration for Clubs and Activities Fall Session will open on September13.
Welcome to DLA Voices

DLA Voices is a platform that gives our students a chance to cultivate their creativity.
Open Seats Available for the 2021-2022 School Year

Apply Now for the 2020-2021 School Year.