Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Global Communications Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Global Communications Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Global Communications Academy's student population of 431 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Global Communications Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Communications Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
50%
13%
White
2%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Communications Academy's ranking?
Global Communications Academy is ranked #899 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Global Communications Academy often compared to?
Global Communications Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Breakthrough Magnet School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Global Communications Academy?
431 students attend Global Communications Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Global Communications Academy students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Communications Academy?
Global Communications Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Global Communications Academy offer ?
Global Communications Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Global Communications Academy part of?
Global Communications Academy is part of Hartford School District.
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