Serving 344 students in grades 6-12, Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington's student population of 344 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1832 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
27%
25%
White
40%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington's ranking?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington is ranked #1832 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington often compared to?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmingtonis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Fear Center For Inquiry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington?
344 students attend Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington students are White, 27% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington offer ?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington part of?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington is part of Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District.
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