Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A

5200 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Bottom 50%
Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A's student population of 532 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
532 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2728 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
36%
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10%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
96%
14%
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White
1%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A's ranking?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A is ranked #2728 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A often compared to?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest Ais often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School, Independence Cs West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A?
532 students attend Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A offer ?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A part of?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A is part of Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest At Huey School District.
In what neighborhood is Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A located?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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