Serving 400 students in grades 9-12, Global Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado 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 Colorado state average of 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Global Leadership Academy encompasses the entire school district in Denver, CO, covering approximately 12.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum of 4.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Global Leadership Academy's student population of 400 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2020
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
An inclusive, empowered and globally minded learning community for all.
School Rankings
Global Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Leadership Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
95%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Leadership Academy's ranking?
Global Leadership Academy is ranked #1132 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 70-74%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Global Leadership Academy?
400 students attend Global Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Global Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 3% 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 24:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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