Global Communications Academy

www.hartfordschools.org/o/global

414 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Global Communications Academy (GCA), located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized public magnet school that serves students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the Hartford Public Schools district, the academy is centered on a theme of global awareness and communication. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world by emphasizing language acquisition, technological literacy, and cross-cultural competence.

The academy distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic approach that integrates global studies into daily instruction. Students are provided with opportunities to engage in world language programs and technology-rich learning environments, aiming to equip them with the skills necessary to compete in a global economy. By fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and international perspectives, the Global Communications Academy strives to develop well-rounded students who are both civically engaged and culturally responsive citizens within their local and global communities.

414

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Global Communications Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	237
Black	155
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
237 (57.2%)
Black
155 (37.4%)
Two or More
11 (2.7%)
White
7 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)695-6020
Website:	http://www.hartfordschools.org/o/global
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 25

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Global Communications Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Global Communications Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	48.3%
Male	214	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)