Global Preparatory Academy

2033 Sugar Grove Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Charter School 780 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Global Preparatory Academy, located on Sugar Grove Avenue in Indianapolis, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to bilingual education and global citizenship. Serving students in grades K-8, the school utilizes a dual-language immersion model where students learn in both English and Spanish. This approach is designed not only to foster academic excellence but also to ensure that students graduate with high levels of biliteracy and cultural competency, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its language curriculum, the academy emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, focusing on rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By integrating global perspectives into their daily lessons and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment, Global Preparatory Academy aims to close the opportunity gap for its diverse student body. The school’s mission is centered on empowering students to become critical thinkers and empathetic leaders who are equipped to succeed in higher education and beyond.

780

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Global Preparatory Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	451
Black	240
Asian	5
Two or More	27

Hispanic
451 (57.8 %)
Black
240 (30.8 %)
White
57 (7.3 %)
Two or More
27 (3.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Global Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(317)226-4244
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 43