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#1075 of 1,815 schools in CO
Global Leadership Academy
High School · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St · Denver, CO
A Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7480 BROADWAY, Denver, CO 80221
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 64.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Global Leadership Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Global Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,425
Median home value
$449,700
Median rent
$1,642/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Performing Arts School on BroadwayEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| The Pinnacle Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,909 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Global Leadership Academy is listed in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Global Leadership Academy
Global Leadership Academy is a public high school in Denver, CO, part of Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, serving approximately 378 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,075 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Global Leadership Academy
What grades does Global Leadership Academy serve?
Global Leadership Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Global Leadership Academy?
Global Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Global Leadership Academy rank in CO?
Global Leadership Academy ranks #1,075 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Global Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Global Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Global Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Global Leadership Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Global Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Global Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Global Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Global Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Global Leadership Academy?
84.4% of students at Global Leadership Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (303) 853-1930
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80221)
- 40,938
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80221; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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