Global Learning Charter

www.vusd.org

Charter School 438 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Global Learning Charter (GLC) is a public charter school located in Visalia, California, operating under the umbrella of the Visalia Unified School District. As a charter institution, the school is designed to offer a specialized educational environment that differentiates itself from traditional district schools, often focusing on personalized learning paths, small class sizes, and a unique academic culture intended to foster student engagement and success.

The school is committed to the mission of the Visalia Unified School District, emphasizing high academic standards and the preparation of students for future collegiate and career endeavors. By leveraging its charter status, Global Learning Charter provides an alternative setting for families seeking a distinct pedagogical approach while still remaining integrated within the local public education system. Families interested in the school’s specific curriculum, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular offerings can find more comprehensive information on the district’s official website at [www.vusd.org](http://www.vusd.org).

438

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Global Learning Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	380
Black	5
Asian	9
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
380 (86.8%)
White
33 (7.5%)
Two or More
10 (2.3%)
Asian
9 (2.1%)
Black
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)730-7788
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Global Learning Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	38
Grade 8	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Global Learning Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	51.8%
Male	211	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)