Empowered Women, Empower

Welcome to our Sisterhood

Welcome to WAE

Founded in 2004, the Women’s Academy of Excellence (WAE) is a single-gender, public school that blends community warmth with academic rigor. Rooted in our core values of LEADS — Leadership, Empowerment, Academic Excellence, Dedication, and Sisterhood — we empower young women to lead with purpose and confidence. At WAE, students cultivate curiosity, creativity, and voice as they grow into lifelong learners and leaders who uplift their communities and the world.
TAGLINE: “Empowering young women to lead with purpose through Leadership, Empowerment, Academic Excellence, Dedication, and Sisterhood.”

Student Of The Month

Maame Sarpong Bempomaa (12th)

As a senior, I’ve worked hard to balance my academics, responsibilities, and personal growth, and being chosen as Student of the Month means a lot to me. I always try to show up with a positive attitude, stay focused, and push myself to do better, whether it’s in class, group projects, or helping others. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I’m excited to finish my last year strong while setting a good example for the students coming after me.

Student Of The Month

Ashley Addo (10th)

At the Women’s Academy of Excellence (WAE), we empower young women to lead with purpose. Tasnim Tahasina exemplifies our L.E.A.D.S. values—Leadership, Empowerment, Academic Excellence, Dedication, and Sisterhood. As WAE'S District 8 Student Council Representative, represent student voice through class visits in her capacity as a member of the Instructional Student Leadership Team, and peer tutor who uplifts others, Tasnim’s voice has strengthened instruction, inspired her peers, and helped launch After-School Office Hours—a true reflection of leadership in action.

Student Of The Month

TASNIM TAHASINA

Student Perspective

Estefany Dominguez

Estefany Dominguez, WAE Class of 2017, is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cornell University. She is majoring in Biology and Society and hopes to complete her Masters in Public Health in the near future. Next fall she will start teaching at Success Academy as a Life Sceinces teacher and hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists in NYC. In her free time at Cornell she enjoys getting ice cream from the Dairy Bar and jogging through the gorgeous hiking trails.

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Aisha Twilley

Aisha Twilley, WAE Class of 2021. Is attending Dartmouth College where she majors in Public Health. Her ultimate goal is to attend medical school and become a doctor. Aisha is looking forward to attending Dartmouth to meet new people, create new memories and experiences, and learn as much as possible so that she can become a successful doctor.

Drama/Theatre

Bachayr Al Tareb

Bachayr Al Tareb is a junior graduating early with the Class of 2022. She will be attending University of Pennsylvania, School of Art and Sciences to major in Data Analytics and Social Sciences. Her goal is to later go to Graduate school to get a Master’s in Finances and use these two powerful degrees to start building her career in the corporate world and represent empowered females in Corporate America. Her ultimate goal is to lead and start organizations that help and empower people, including the assistance of refugees and young people. In addition, it has been a dream of her's to be part of the United Nations and UNICEF, which she hopes to navigate to at some point in her career!

Visual Arts