The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in Science. The lowest is 10% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Global Leadership Academy Cs
Global Leadership Academy CS is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in the Girard Avenue area of Philadelphia. With enrollment distributed roughly evenly across its nine grades, it is a mid-sized school for the grade band. The school population is predominantly Black, with nearly the entire enrollment qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
On state assessments, the school's performance is substantially below proficiency benchmarks. In mathematics, proficiency among third through eighth graders reached single digits. English language arts performance was about twice as high but still in the low double digits. Science results, measured most recently in the prior year, were somewhat stronger though still below typical district and state attainment. The school tested large numbers of students, so these are not artifacts of small samples. Data on special education enrollment, English learner status, average scale scores, and participation rates were not available, limiting a fuller picture of where students stand relative to standards.
The school sits within Philadelphia County, and state testing data comparisons to other county districts could not be computed because only one entity in the county operates under this particular governance and assessment reporting structure, making statistical positioning not applicable.
Families considering Global Leadership Academy should understand the documented context around the school and its operating entity. The district brief indicates that Global Leadership Academy, the charter organization, experienced a fourth denial of an application to open a feeder high school in June 2024, most recently. This means there is no in-network K-12 pathway; students who complete eighth grade must apply elsewhere for high school, whether to district or other charter options. Additionally, the organization issued a notice of default to bondholders in 2024 due to cash flow strain, and an independent audit for the fiscal year ended June 2024 identified failures to follow legal and contractual requirements and deficiencies in internal financial and governance controls. Academic proficiency at Global Leadership Academy schools has declined in recent years, with performance well below state and district averages. Parents evaluating this school may want to investigate with the school directly how leadership is addressing these dynamics, what the financial stability roadmap looks like, and what post-eighth-grade planning supports are available to families.
The housing market in the school's Philadelphia ZIP code is moderate in value relative to state and national benchmarks, with median home prices tracking below both Pennsylvania and national medians. Rent is in the low to mid range for a major city. The neighborhood is part of a Philadelphia experiencing measured growth, concentrated particularly in Center City, with a strong urban transit system and extensive public library and park infrastructure.
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