Warner Girls’ Leadership Academy (WGLA) is a public PK-8 school dedicated to nurturing confident, competent, and compassionate young women. As one of four single-gender schools in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, we provide a supportive learning environment tailored to girls’ unique needs. Located at 8315 Jeffries Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, we welcome students from across the city and surrounding suburbs.
Our Mission
WGLA cultivates a motivated generation of young women who embody confidence, competence, and compassion, empowering them to lead and create positive change in their school community and beyond.
Our Approach
Leader in Me: We instill leadership qualities in our students through the Leader in Me program.
Partnerships: Collaborations with Say Yes Cleveland, Slavic Village P-16 Council, and other community organizations provide comprehensive support for our girls.
Rigorous Academics: Our dedicated teachers deliver a challenging curriculum that prepares students for college and beyond.
Well-Rounded Education: We offer a variety of athletics, arts, and social-emotional learning programs to foster holistic development.
Our Community
WGLA is a vibrant school with approximately 350 students in grades PK-8. We offer a supportive learning environment where girls thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Our Impact
Strong partnerships with local organizations enrich our students' experiences and opportunities. Recent collaborations include the Cleveland Orchestra, Playhouse Square, and the Cleveland City Ballet.
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May 21, 2025 by Remi Murrey, News 5 Cleveland - Graduation season is here, and the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association helped students get ready through a special occasion called HBCU Bound Day 2025, to support those heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities this Fall.
05/07/2025 The Cleveland Observer - Quelina Jordan-Shaw, a high school teacher at Cleveland Metropolitan Remote School, has been selected as a 2025 Fund for Teachers Fellow. She will receive a $4,964 grant to travel to Ghana this summer, where she will study how schools there teach career and entrepreneurship education.
CMSD is gathering feedback from high school students, staff, families, and partners to assess and improve Workforce Readiness and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming. Your input is essential in helping us evaluate current programs and determine how to better support students in preparing for college and careers.