GLOBAL EDUCATION ACADEMY

Global Education Academy (GEA), located in South Los Angeles, is a public charter elementary school dedicated to closing the achievement gap through a rigorous, high-expectations academic environment. The school emphasizes a "no-excuses" philosophy, aiming to prepare students from historically underserved communities for success in top-tier middle schools, high schools, and eventually college. By fostering a culture of accountability and excellence, GEA seeks to provide its students with the foundational skills and character development necessary to excel in an increasingly globalized society.

The school’s curriculum is centered on a comprehensive educational approach that integrates core subjects with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Beyond traditional academics, GEA places significant value on school culture, character education, and consistent parent involvement to ensure a supportive network for every student. By maintaining a structured, safe, and disciplined campus, the academy strives to create an atmosphere where high academic performance is the standard for every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

4141 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037-2038
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GLOBAL EDUCATION ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Los Angeles, CA with about 243 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Los Angeles Unified
Total Students:
243
Teachers:
12
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 243 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GLOBAL EDUCATION ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.8%
Black or African American
1.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.