GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DISCOVERY

8985 LONE STAR RD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32211

www.gocacademy.com

Charter School 1,068 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Global Outreach Charter Academy (GOCA), located in the Regency Square area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating a unique international perspective. GOCA is particularly well-known for its language immersion programs and its focus on preparing students to become globally conscious citizens who are capable of navigating an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its academic offerings, GOCA places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and disciplined learning environment. The school utilizes a small-class-setting approach to ensure individualized attention, aiming to close achievement gaps and encourage critical thinking. By combining high academic standards with a diverse, inclusive community culture, Global Outreach Charter Academy seeks to equip its students with the linguistic skills, cultural awareness, and foundational knowledge necessary for success in high school and beyond.

1,068

Total Students

57.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DISCOVERY
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	761
Black	111
Asian	12
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
761 (71.3%)
White
158 (14.8%)
Black
111 (10.4%)
Two or More
22 (2.1%)
Asian
12 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)551-7104
Website:	http://www.gocacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	615
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 106

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 132

Grade 6 121

Grade 7 131

Grade 8 149

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DISCOVERY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	106
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	132
Grade 6	121
Grade 7	131
Grade 8	149

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DISCOVERY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	553	51.8%
Male	515	48.2%

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