Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Girls Global Academy Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia 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 District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Girls Global Academy Pcs's student population of 183 students has grown by 181% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 188% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Girls Global Academy Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Girls Global Academy Pcs is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
84%
62%
White
n/a
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.6%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls Global Academy Pcs's ranking?
Girls Global Academy Pcs is ranked #118 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Girls Global Academy Pcs?
183 students attend Girls Global Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Girls Global Academy Pcs students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Girls Global Academy Pcs?
Girls Global Academy Pcs has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Girls Global Academy Pcs offer ?
Girls Global Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Girls Global Academy Pcs part of?
Girls Global Academy Pcs is part of Girls Global Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Girls Global Academy Pcs located?
Girls Global Academy Pcs is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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