What We Believe
read moreAt 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.
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.
- 79% 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 Student Growth Percentile in ELA for Spring 22 MCAS
- #1 Student Growth Percentile in Math for Grade 8 for Spring 22 MCAS
- #1 Student Met/Exceed Increase ELA
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The Extended Day Program (EDP)
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Black History Showdown Recap
The Dorchester Reporter featured us for our Black History Showdown that took place February 16, 2023. We had a BLAST and... -
Our Billboard
On your commute home this weekend, try to see if you can spot our billboard! It is located on 255 Southampton St. Boston... -
Sneaker Ball Recap
Here is a recap from the 4th annual Sneaker Ball that took place 12/2/22. -
DLA is now accepting applications for the 23-24 school year!
We are now offering Open Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year on SchoolMint and our DLA Website. Our lottery goes li...
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Black History Showdown