The top reported proficiency rate is 19% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Global Learning Charter Public (district)
Global Learning Charter Public (District) is a single-school charter district in Bristol County, Massachusetts, serving grades five through twelve. It operates as its own local education agency, so the district and the school are one and the same. The school has a relatively small enrollment. The student body is diverse: the largest group by race and ethnicity is Hispanic, followed by White, and then Black. The school includes representation from several other racial groups in smaller numbers. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, receive special education services, or are identified as English learners was not available in the information provided, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
State testing results for the 2024-25 school year show that the proportion of students in tested grades reaching proficiency standards was low across all subjects. On the NextGen MCAS assessments for grades three through eight, the school’s proficiency rates were modest in English language arts, lower in mathematics, and similarly modest in science. In eighth-grade social studies, the share of students scoring proficient was also modest. The overall proficiency index, which combines results across tested subjects and grades, placed the school in the bottom quartile among Bristol County’s districts. Participation rates on the exams were high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. Parents should consider these outcomes as a starting point for conversation with the school about academic support and instructional approaches.
Chronic absenteeism, a measure of how often students miss a substantial number of school days, was below the county median for districts, meaning the school’s rate was better than many of its neighbors. That is a positive indicator for student engagement and daily attendance. Per-pupil current spending was in the middle range, upper half of the county, suggesting the school’s funding is roughly typical for the area.
A graduation rate for the district was not reported in the data, which is a notable gap. The school serves twelfth grade, so this information would normally be available. A parent may wish to ask the school for its graduation rate and postsecondary outcomes.
The district’s grade span ends at twelve, so there are no early elementary grades. The school is a charter public school, which means it operates with a specific mission and autonomy from the local traditional school district. No parent-relevant changes in recent years were found in publicly available sources, so the school’s program and operations appear stable.
Without a community or locale brief, the broader context of the school’s setting—whether it draws from a single city or multiple towns, what housing and economic conditions are like—is not known from this data. The school’s website is listed, and that would be a useful next step for families seeking more on the school’s philosophy, extracurricular offerings, and application process.
Overall, Global Learning Charter Public School serves a diverse middle and high school student body with a modest academic performance profile on state tests and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. The missing graduation rate and the lack of detail on student economic and special education populations mean parents should follow up directly with the school for a fuller picture of the environment and outcomes.
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