Global Scholars Academy

Charter School 201 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Global Scholars Academy (GSA) is a public charter school located in the historic downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Serving students in grades K–8, the academy distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic focus that emphasizes global citizenship, leadership, and community engagement. By integrating a challenging curriculum with personalized instruction, GSA aims to prepare its students to navigate and contribute effectively to an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its core academics, the academy is deeply committed to closing the achievement gap and fostering an environment of high expectations. The school leverages small class sizes and a supportive culture to address the unique social and emotional needs of its student body. By partnering with families and the local Durham community, Global Scholars Academy strives to cultivate well-rounded, ambitious learners who are equipped with the critical thinking skills and cultural competency necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.

201

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Global Scholars Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	121
Black	77
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
121 (60.2%)
Black
77 (38.3%)
Two or More
2 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Global Scholars Academy
Phone:	(919)682-5903
Website:	http://globalscholarsacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 27

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 14