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.
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In the 2023-24 school year, 583 students attended Global Outreach Charter Academy High School.
Students at Global Outreach Charter Academy High School are 54% Hispanic, 22% White, 18% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.
Global Outreach Charter Academy High School ranks 475th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.