Serving 378 students in grades 9-12, Global Leadership Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Global Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Global Leadership Academy's student population of 378 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Global Leadership Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Leadership Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Leadership Academy's ranking?
Global Leadership Academy is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Global Leadership Academy often compared to?
Global Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Colorado Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Global Leadership Academy?
The graduation rate of Global Leadership Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Global Leadership Academy?
378 students attend Global Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Global Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Leadership Academy?
Global Leadership Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Global Leadership Academy offer ?
Global Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Global Leadership Academy part of?
Global Leadership Academy is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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