Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District

4100 Sunglow Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 362 students in Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,734 Schools
# Students
362 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#239 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
30%
51%
46%
50%
60-64%
63%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
19%
22%
% Black
27%
24%
% White
42%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,414 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,801 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,414
$11,168
Spending / Student
$10,801
$11,592

Best Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Sunglow Drive
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 338-5258
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District manages 1 public schools serving 362 students.
What is the rank of Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District is ranked #236 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District?
42% of Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District?
Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,801 is less than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 06-12
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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