Global Outreach Charter Academy High School is a public charter high school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 491 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Duval District, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 98.2%, it consistently underperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (49%), Geometry (37%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (43%) all lower than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 41.4% in 2021-2022 to 60.8% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the 34.8% to 80.6% range of nearby schools. The school also serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 50.14% to 56.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years.
When compared to nearby schools, such as River City Science Academy, a public charter school located within 4.5 miles, Global Outreach Charter Academy High School is struggling academically, with the neighboring school consistently outperforming it in standardized test scores and having a higher statewide ranking. This suggests that addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and leveraging community resources to support the academic and social-emotional needs of the students could be key strategies to improve the school's overall performance.
Global Outreach Charter Academy High School ranks 475th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students at Global Outreach Charter Academy High School are 56% Hispanic, 23% White, 16% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Global Outreach Charter Academy High School.
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