Global Leadership Academy

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

(303)853-1930

400 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Global Leadership Academy (GLA), located on Conifer Road in Denver, is a K-8 public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic environment grounded in character development and global citizenship. The school is part of the Mapleton Public Schools district and is known for its personalized approach to learning. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond by focusing on critical thinking, academic excellence, and the development of leadership skills that encourage students to become active, responsible members of their local and global communities.

The culture at Global Leadership Academy is defined by high expectations and a commitment to inclusivity. The school fosters a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their education through goal-setting and self-reflection. By integrating leadership principles into daily instruction, GLA aims to help students not only achieve proficiency in core subjects like math and literacy but also to develop the emotional intelligence and cultural awareness necessary to navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

400

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Global Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	379
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
379 (94.8%)
White
13 (3.3%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Phone:	(303)853-1930
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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

Grade 9 121

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 80