Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey 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 22:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey's student population of 598 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
598 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey 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 At Huey is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2728 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
57%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%

Black
96%
14%

White
n/a
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey's ranking?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey 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 At Huey often compared to?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Hueyis 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 At Huey?
598 students attend Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey offer ?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey part of?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey is part of Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest At Huey School District.
In what neighborhood is Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey located?
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 24 other public schools located in West Philadelphia.
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