Overview

Global Scholars Academy is a public charter school in Durham, NC, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is the only school in Global Scholars Academy School District.

School Rating

Global Scholars Academy is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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About the School

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Neighborhood

311 Dowd Street
Durham, NC 27701
School leader: Agatha Brown
(919) 682-5903
(919) 956-8535
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