Global Learning Charter Public School

www.glcps.org

Charter School 508 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 5 through 12. The school is defined by its commitment to high academic standards and a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. By fostering a small, supportive learning environment, GLCPS aims to provide students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary to succeed in higher education and become responsible, informed global citizens.

Beyond its core academic offerings, GLCPS places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the development of the "whole student." The school integrates technology into its daily instruction and promotes a culture of respect, accountability, and civic duty. With a mission to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary success, the school maintains a structured atmosphere designed to challenge students while ensuring they receive the individualized attention and resources required to excel in an increasingly interconnected world.

508

Total Students

48.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Global Learning Charter Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	253
Black	69
Asian	5
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Hispanic
253 (49.8%)
White
162 (31.9%)
Black
69 (13.6%)
Two or More
17 (3.3%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Global Learning Charter Public
Phone:	(508)991-4105
Website:	http://www.glcps.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 80

Grade 9 45

Grade 10 39

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 39