Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

www.glowacademy.net

Charter School 362 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW Academy) is a public charter school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, dedicated to serving young women in grades 6–12. As a member of the Young Women’s Leadership Network, the academy operates on the mission of closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum specifically designed for girls. The school places a heavy emphasis on leadership development, community service, and personal growth, aiming to empower its students to become confident, civic-minded contributors to society.

Beyond academics, GLOW Academy is known for its supportive culture, which prioritizes the social and emotional well-being of its students alongside high-level academic performance. The school utilizes a personalized learning approach to ensure that students are prepared for the demands of higher education and career paths. By fostering a close-knit, all-female educational environment, the academy seeks to cultivate the next generation of female leaders who are equipped with the skills and resilience necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving world.

362

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	70
Black	96
Asian	5
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

White
151 (41.7%)
Black
96 (26.5%)
Hispanic
70 (19.3%)
Two or More
39 (10.8%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Phone:	(910)338-5258
Website:	http://www.glowacademy.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
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 6 50

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 66

Grade 9 61

Grade 10 38

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 26