AVESON GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Aveson Global Leadership Academy is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the Pasadena Unified school district, located in Altadena, CA with about 451 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th 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 20 teachers, Aveson Global Leadership Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Aveson Global Leadership Academy (AGLA) is a public charter school located in Altadena, California, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Aveson Charter Schools network, the academy is founded on the principles of personalized mastery learning, which emphasizes student agency, self-directed exploration, and the development of leadership skills. The school moves away from traditional lecture-based instruction, instead utilizing a "small school" environment to foster deep connections between students, teachers, and families, ensuring that each learner’s unique educational path is supported by an individualized learning plan.

Beyond its academic core, Aveson Global Leadership Academy places a strong focus on community engagement and the "whole child" approach to education. By integrating social-emotional learning into its curriculum, the school strives to cultivate global citizens who are prepared to navigate and contribute to a complex world. The school's educational philosophy is rooted in the belief that students learn best when they are active participants in their own education, leading to an environment that is highly collaborative, project-based, and committed to both academic excellence and personal growth.

For more information, contact Aveson Global Leadership Academy at (626) 797-1438 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.