GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CS

Global Leadership Academy CS is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Global Leadership Academy CS school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 699 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Global Leadership Academy CS has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 Leadership Academy Charter School (GLA), located on Girard Avenue in West Philadelphia, is a K-8 public charter school dedicated to cultivating the next generation of global citizens. The school emphasizes a holistic educational approach that integrates rigorous academics with character development and leadership training. By focusing on the "whole child," GLA seeks to bridge educational gaps and empower students from diverse backgrounds to become self-directed, socially responsible, and academically proficient individuals who are prepared to compete in a global economy.

The school’s culture is defined by its "Leader-in-Me" framework, which embeds core leadership principles and 21st-century skills into the daily curriculum. Beyond the classroom, GLA is known for its strong community orientation and commitment to family engagement, often serving as a hub for its local neighborhood. Through its unique blend of high expectations, culturally responsive instruction, and a emphasis on service learning, the academy strives to instill a lifelong passion for discovery and an unwavering sense of civic duty in its student body.

For more information, contact Global Leadership Academy CS at (267) 295-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.