Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Global Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Global Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Global Preparatory Academy's student population of 638 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Global Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Preparatory Academy is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1643 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
14%
Black
31%
13%
White
9%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Global Preparatory Academy is ranked #1643 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Global Preparatory Academy?
638 students attend Global Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Global Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Preparatory Academy?
Global Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Global Preparatory Academy offer ?
Global Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Global Preparatory Academy part of?
Global Preparatory Academy is part of Global Preparatory Academy School District.
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