Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy

Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith (BOMLA) is a magnet secondary school for boys located in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas.

The campus was named for Antonio Maceo Smith (1903–1977), a pioneer civil rights leader in Dallas.

He must have sufficient grade point averages in the core classes and score within the fortieth percentile in his examinations, such as the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) or the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS).

If a prospective student meets the requirements, he will take an examination measuring his writing and mathematics skills.

All students are required to attend Saturday Academy once a month for enrichment and academic support.

[citation needed] Students are required to address teachers using the standard "Mister" "Miss" or "Mrs." honorifics.

The uniform includes a blue oxford shirt, a tie, slacks,[8] a black belt, student identification badge, and a jacket.