Boys and Girls Learn Differently. We Teach Them Differently.

The Young Men’s and Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Eugene J. Butler is the only tuition-free public school in Duval County that offers single-gender education, where our female students and our male students attend separate classes in separate wings of the school.

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Private School Feel in a Public Magnet School

We elevate our students to believe they are the best. A solid foundation of leadership skills and a prep-school style uniform tells our students and the world that they are part of an exceptional organization and they each have an important role to fulfill as an individual and as part of the school.

Why Separate the Boys from the Girls

Boys and girls learn differently and should be afforded the space to thrive and grow into the leaders we know they are. When children don’t have to worry about what the opposite gender is thinking, learning becomes the highest priority. Our students become fearless, curious, and enthusiastic in the setting we have designed for them.

Small by Design

With only 400 students, our smaller class sizes mean students get one-on-one attention from faculty and staff. We also offer a laptop to every student. While the school is small, our students can still take advantage of all services offered by Duval County Public Schools.

YMYWLA Programs

Pre-Early College

Acceleration track that affords academically advanced students the opportunity to earn up to four high school credits and three college credits

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