GLOBAL ACADEMY

GLOBAL ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the GLOBAL ACADEMY school district, located in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN with about 423 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, GLOBAL ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GLOBAL ACADEMY, located in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school is distinguished by its commitment to an international-focused curriculum, aiming to prepare students to be globally competent citizens. Its academic framework emphasizes high standards in core subjects while integrating global perspectives, languages, and cultural awareness to help students navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive community that values diversity and academic excellence. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized learning environments, GLOBAL ACADEMY seeks to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. Through its dedicated mission, the school works to equip students not only with the essential academic skills required for high school readiness but also with the empathy and cultural intelligence necessary to become effective leaders and contributors to their local and global communities.

For more information, contact GLOBAL ACADEMY at (763) 404-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.