GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMY

Global Communications Academy is a Title I public school that is part of the Hartford School District school district, located in Hartford, CT with about 629 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 39 teachers, Global Communications Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Communications Academy (GCA), located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized public magnet school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Hartford Public Schools district, the academy is centered on a theme of global awareness and communication. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world by emphasizing language acquisition, technological literacy, and cross-cultural competence.

The academy distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic approach that integrates global studies into daily instruction. Students are provided with opportunities to engage in world language programs and technology-rich learning environments, aiming to equip them with the skills necessary to compete in a global economy. By fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and international perspectives, the Global Communications Academy strives to develop well-rounded students who are both civically engaged and culturally responsive citizens within their local and global communities.

For more information, contact Global Communications Academy at (860) 695-6020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06112-1826
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GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Hartford, CT with about 629 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
629
Teachers:
39.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 629 students

Black or African American
60.7%
Hispanic/Latino
37.4%
Two or more races
0.8%
White
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

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.