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Global Communications Academy vs. Wish Museum School

Should you attend Global Communications Academy or Wish Museum School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Global Communications Academy
85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06112
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Wish Museum School
104 Vine Street
Hartford, CT 06112
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Global Communications Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Wish Museum School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 437 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wish Museum School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
437 students
299 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Global Communications Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wish Museum School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Global Communications Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wish Museum School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Global Communications Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wish Museum School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Global Communications Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wish Museum School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#908 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#886 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Global Communications Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wish Museum School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Global Communications Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wish Museum School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Global Communications Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wish Museum School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Global Communications Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wish Museum School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Global Communications Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2019-20 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Global Communications Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wish Museum School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
47
48
Grade 1 Students
37
44
Grade 2 Students
57
49
Grade 3 Students
41
34
Grade 4 Students
49
58
Grade 5 Students
55
52
Grade 6 Students
49
-
Grade 7 Students
53
-
Grade 8 Students
49
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Global Communications Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wish Museum School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Global Communications Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wish Museum School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Global Communications Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wish Museum School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Global Communications Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wish Museum School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Global Communications Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wish Museum School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Global Communications Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wish Museum School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Global Communications Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wish Museum School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Global Communications Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wish Museum School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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