Very Good
#963 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 36% in state
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
High School · Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington · Wilmington, NC
A charter high school in Wilmington, NC where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4100 Sunglow Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405
- Math 55% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,004/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), 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
$67,809
Median home value
$337,000
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is listed in Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is a public high school in Wilmington, NC, part of Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington, serving approximately 344 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
What grades does Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington serve?
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?
The student-teacher ratio at Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington rank in NC?
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington ranks #963 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington's MySchoolScout rating?
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington a charter school?
Yes, Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington a Title I school?
No, Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington?
98.0% of students at Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- New Hanover County
- Phone
- (910) 338-5258
- Area population (ZIP 28405)
- 35,159
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 28405; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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