Ib Global Communications Academy

Ib Global Communications Academy

Public Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
85 Edwards St,  Hartford, CT
Hartford School District
3.6
3.8
431 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Kimberly E Stone-keaton
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
900
Math Proficiency
4%
Reading Proficiency
15%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
4%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
900
Math
430
Verbal
460
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
10.1%
State Average
48.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
876:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.4%
Female
44.6%
Hispanic
49.8%
Black
45.7%
White
2.3%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 23 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 19 Students
University of Hartford 15 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 15 Students
Central Connecticut State University 12 Students
Boston University 11 Students
Springfield College - Massachusetts 11 Students
Quinnipiac University 8 Students
Sacred Heart University 8 Students
Goodwin University 8 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 6 Students
Nursing 4 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Psychology 3 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 3 Students
Music Theory and Composition 3 Students
Accounting 2 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2 Students
Arts 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 18 Reviews
4.0 Junior
1/24/2020
I've been in this school since kindergarten and I've seen this school grow. We've had struggles whether it was keeping a consistent location or have money loss. My overall experience was very educational and taught me lessons. This is definitely a diverse community you would want to be apart of.
2.0 Senior
8/22/2018
What I liked about global Communications Academy were the academic opportunities the AP courses. What I would like to change about the school Is the uniform.
2.0 Senior
11/17/2017
I loved having our Say Yes Advisors. They were consistent and on our backs all the time. They never want to see you fail.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/13/2015
I have 3 children that goes to this school for me it is an excellent school. one of my children seem to bee have getting into a lot of fights and has a lot of anger problems but working with her teachers, the principal and the counselors at the school. My child went from 3-4 referrals a week to 0 re...
3.0 parent
3/27/2015
The teachers at this school are very unhappy and bullied by the head administrator. She likes to hire new teachers so that she can control them easier. I would not recommend sending your student there; there's a lot of false advertising about what the school offers. The school also suffers from very...
5.0 other
2/12/2014
This school is fantastic. The teachers are great and we learn a lot by researching things we are interested in. You have to be smart to go there.
1.0 parent
4/29/2013
not the best but some people try but some teachers are unreasonable and my child wants to leave

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Ib Global Communications Academy is a public school for students in grades K-12 in Hartford, CT and is served by the Hartford School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 431 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 4% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 15% are proficient in reading. Ib Global Communications Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average SAT score is 900. The average home value in this area is $279,243. Discover additional schools in the area, like Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Regions Staff-Secure Hartford, Regions Secure Hartford, and more. Learn more about what Hartford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ib Global Communications Academy.

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