Enrollment
400
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080555001860
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Leadership Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Leadership Academy
Global Leadership Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Denver, Colorado, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 42% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 278 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #265, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 800 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students) and Explore Pk-8 (557 students) alongside Global Leadership Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Global Leadership Academy compares
Global Leadership Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, which includes Global Leadership Academy.
$13,143
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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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.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Global Leadership Academy a good school?
Global Leadership Academy earns 23/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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