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Global Leadership Academy High School

Grades 09–12 · High · Jacksonville, FL · NCES 120048008773

Charter

At a glance

Reported students

626

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

32

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Florida high enrollment

48th percentile

Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

515.5

Global Leadership Academy High School: 626 reported students.

State peer staffing position

35th percentile

19.6:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
356
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1

What the reported data says about Global Leadership Academy High School

Global Leadership Academy High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Jacksonville. It is one of 199 current school records connected to Duval. NCES reports 626 students for 2024–25.

Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, close to the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.6%) and White (22.8%). English learners represent 18% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Global Leadership Academy High School

  1. 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
18%
Students with disabilities
10.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
48.9%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White22.8%
  • Hispanic55.6%
  • Black15.8%
  • Asian1.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
  • Multiracial3.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Global Leadership Academy High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Lone Star Mycroschool Inc

High · Charter · Duval

09–122432.2 mi
Terry Parker High School

High · Duval

09–121,5392.4 mi
Alden Road Excep. Student Center

High · Duval

06–121773.2 mi
Sandalwood High School

High · Duval

09–122,6273.3 mi
Pace Center for Girls-Jax

High · Duval

06–12734.1 mi
River City Science Academy

High · Charter · Duval

06–129914.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Global Leadership Academy High School

What grades does Global Leadership Academy High School serve?

Global Leadership Academy High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Duval.

How many students attend Global Leadership Academy High School?

Global Leadership Academy High School reported 626 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 356 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy High School?

The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 626 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Global Leadership Academy High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Global Leadership Academy High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Global Leadership Academy High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

48.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Global Leadership Academy High School in?

Global Leadership Academy High School is part of Duval, based in Jacksonville, FL, which operates 199 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Global Leadership Academy High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lone Star Mycroschool Inc (2.2 mi), Terry Parker High School (2.4 mi), Alden Road Excep. Student Center (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.