Global Academy in Saint Paul, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Global Academy is a suburban public school in Saint Paul, Minnesota that is part of Minnesota Department of Education. It serves 447 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1. Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

447 Students

31 Teachers

3000 5th St NW

Saint Paul, MN 55112 View local requests

http://www.globalacademy.us

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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

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Global Academy Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

85%

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 Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Global Academy

$19,910

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

projects for technology

projects for books

project for art supplies

Global Academy has received support from 64 individuals from Minnesota and 24 individuals out-of-state.

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