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Global Communications Academy

85 Edwards Street
Hartford, CT 06112
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Bottom 50%
Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Global Communications Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Global Communications Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Global Communications Academy's student population of 444 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Global Communications Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Communications Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#918 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Global Communications Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Global Communications Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Global Communications Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Global Communications Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
50%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Global Communications Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Global Communications Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Global Communications Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Global Communications Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Global Communications Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Global Communications Academy and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Global Communications Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Global Communications Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Global Communications Academy's ranking?
Global Communications Academy is ranked #918 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Global Communications Academy often compared to?
Global Communications Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Breakthrough Magnet School North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Global Communications Academy?
444 students attend Global Communications Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Global Communications Academy students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Communications Academy?
Global Communications Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Global Communications Academy offer ?
Global Communications Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Global Communications Academy part of?
Global Communications Academy is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Global Communications Academy located?
Global Communications Academy is located in the Clay Arsenal neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Clay Arsenal.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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