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Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington School District

School District · Wilmington, North Carolina

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 344

Teachers (FTE): 32

Avg Rating

8.5

out of 10

Schools

1 high

Enrollment

344

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

Avg Rating

8.5

out of 10

Schools

1 high

Enrollment

344

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$15,623

+$2,511 vs North Carolina median

District size

344 students

Smaller than North Carolina median

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

STAAR proficiency rose +14.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington	8.5 / 10	High	—	344

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About Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is a Wilmington, North Carolina school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 344 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. District-level spending was $15,623 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 8.5/10, Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 53.0%.

The district includes 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency38.7%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency53.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington with test data.

Schools in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

1 schools

High Schools1

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

3448.5

District Details

State: North Carolina
City: Wilmington
Total Enrollment: 344
Teachers (FTE): 32
District spending per student: $15,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington has 1 schools in total — 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?

The average composite rating for Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington's district-level spending was $15,623 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?

The average student-teacher ratio in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is 10.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is the highest-rated school in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?

Across schools in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 8.5/10
Math Proficiency: 38.7%
ELA Proficiency: 53.0%

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