Global Village Academy in Parma, Ohio on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Global Village Academy is a suburban public school in Parma, Ohio that is part of Ohio Department of Education. It serves 234 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.3:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

234 Students

11 Teachers

5720 State Rd Ste 1

Parma, OH 44134 View local requests

http://www.globalvillageacademy.net/

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Global Village Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Boehnlein

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Global Village Academy Demographics

83%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Global Village Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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