Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Global Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Global Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Global Academy's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Global Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Academy is 0.30, 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
#1071 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
83%
12%
White
13%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Academy's ranking?
Global Academy is ranked #1071 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Global Academy often compared to?
Global Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Fridley Middle School, Columbia Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Global Academy?
444 students attend Global Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Global Academy students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Academy?
Global Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Global Academy offer ?
Global Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Global Academy part of?
Global Academy is part of Global Academy School District.
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