- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Denver, CO
Global Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Global Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080555001860
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Leadership Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #44 of 45
- high schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Leadership Academy ranks #44 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555001860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Global Leadership Academy held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 080555001860 · Denver, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 23.5:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Global Leadership Academy held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.7 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Global Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- This school
Global Leadership Academy
400 students
What this shows Global Leadership Academy reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Global Leadership Academy compares
Global Leadership Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,482
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.8%
White 3.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Global Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Global Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Global Leadership Academy
How many students attend Global Leadership Academy?
Global Leadership Academy has 400 students enrolled. It is a high school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Leadership Academy is 23.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Global Leadership Academy?
58.5% of students at Global Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Global Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.8% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Leadership Academy?
Global Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Global Leadership Academy rank among high schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Leadership Academy ranks #44 of 45 high schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Global Leadership Academy, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.