Military and Global Leadership

1411 Hawthorne Lane Ste A
Charlotte, NC 28205

schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mglaHS

162 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Military and Global Leadership Academy (MGLA), located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a specialized magnet high school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) system. The school is designed for students who are interested in pursuing leadership roles in a global society, with a particular focus on discipline, character development, and academic excellence. By integrating a rigorous standard high school curriculum with military-style leadership training, the academy aims to prepare students for success in college, the workforce, and service-oriented career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, the MGLA emphasizes the development of personal responsibility, citizenship, and civic duty. Students are typically engaged in activities that promote structured goal setting and teamwork, mirroring the core values found in military service. As a magnet program, the academy attracts a diverse student body from across the district, providing an environment that fosters international awareness and collaborative problem-solving skills, ultimately striving to graduate well-rounded individuals ready to take on complex challenges in a globalized world.

162

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Military and Global Leadership
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	101
Black	48
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
101 (62.3 %)
Black
48 (29.6 %)
White
10 (6.2 %)
Two or More
2 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-6011
Website:	http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/mglaHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 32

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Military and Global Leadership
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	32
Grade 10	47
Grade 11	42
Grade 12	41

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Military and Global Leadership
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	76	46.9%
Male	86	53.1%

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