GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a public high school that is part of the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St school district, located in DENVER, CO with about 226 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 (GLA), located on Conifer Road in Denver, is a K-8 public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic environment grounded in character development and global citizenship. The school is part of the Mapleton Public Schools district and is known for its personalized approach to learning. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond by focusing on critical thinking, academic excellence, and the development of leadership skills that encourage students to become active, responsible members of their local and global communities.
The culture at GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is defined by high expectations and a commitment to inclusivity. The school fosters a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their education through goal-setting and self-reflection. By integrating leadership principles into daily instruction, GLA aims to help students not only achieve proficiency in core subjects like math and literacy but also to develop the emotional intelligence and cultural awareness necessary to navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.
For more information, contact GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY at (303) 853-1930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DENVER, CO 80221-3673
(303) 853-1930
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a public school in DENVER, CO with about 226 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 226
- Teachers:
- 12.38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 226 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 92.0%
- White
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.