Global Leadership Academy, Inc.

What Global Leadership Academy, Inc. does

Global Leadership Academy, Inc. (formerly Global Outreach Charter Academy / GOCA) is a non-profit, tuition-free public charter school network headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, serving more than 2,000 students in grades K-12 across four or more Duval County campuses. The network operates distinct sub-brand campuses: GOCA High School (grades 9-12, ranked in the top 10 Duval County high schools by graduation rate), GOCA Cub/Grizzly (elementary/middle), GOCA at InterCoastal (K-8, opened 2022-2023), and GOCA Arts (K-8 arts-integrated campus opened August 2024 at 4660 Lusso Lane). Curriculum is anchored by a "Knowledge-Skills-Character" meta-learning framework, a College Board-recognized Russian language program, foreign exchange and world travel offerings, ESOL support for refugees, and athletics (volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, soccer). The GOCA Arts campus was awarded the 2025 Arts Schools Network New and Emerging School Award.

The business model is direct-to-consumer charter enrollment: families apply tuition-free through the SchoolMint platform, phone/email intake, or on-site tours, and the school is funded through Florida per-pupil public charter allocations rather than tuition. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), its Russian language program is recognized by the College Board, and operations are powered by Education Service Provider Outreach Education. Leadership is founder/family-led, with CEO Ilya Soroka and Principal David Soroka, alongside dedicated campus principals (Greg Stickel at InterCoastal, Lianna Knight at GOCA Arts). In February 2024, the organization rebranded from GOCA to Global Leadership Academy to reflect its expanded multi-campus mission.

Name

Global Leadership Academy, Inc.

Legal name

Global Leadership Academy

Website

https://glacademy.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Global Leadership Academy is a non-profit, tuition-free K-12 public charter school network in Jacksonville, Florida, operating four-plus campuses serving 2,000+ students with global, arts-integrated, and multilingual programs including a College Board-recognized Russian curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Public charter schools
• K-12 education
• Charter school network
• Foreign language education
• Arts-integrated education

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Charter School Funding: As a tuition-free public charter school, GLOBAL receives public funding through the state of Florida. The school operates independently of the local school district while being publicly funded, offering a private school experience at no cost to families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Leadership Academy operates a tuition-free public charter school network serving grades K-12 across four or more campuses in Jacksonville, Florida, with over 2,000 students enrolled. The schools deliver a global leadership-focused curriculum featuring multilingual instruction (including a College Board-recognized Russian language program), arts-integrated learning at the GOCA Arts campus, athletics programs, and world travel and foreign exchange opportunities, all funded through public per-pupil allocations at no cost to families.

Product overview

Global Leadership Academy (formerly Global Outreach Charter Academy, now rebranded as GLOBAL) is a tuition-free public charter school district serving grades K-12 across 4+ campuses in Jacksonville, Florida, with over 2,000 students. The school operates a unified educational platform with distinct campus brands: GOCA High School (top 10 graduation rates), GOCA Cub/Grizzly (elementary/middle), GOCA at InterCoastal (K-8), and GOCA Arts (K-8 arts-integrated, awarded 2025 Arts Schools Network New and Emerging School). Core offerings include the Russian Language Program (College Board recognized), world travel, and foreign exchange. All campuses share the global leadership mission, multilingual curriculum (3+ languages), and holistic development approach emphasizing academics, arts, athletics, and character.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GOCA Arts: Arts-integrated K-8 public charter school focused on blending core academic studies with arts education including visual arts, performing arts, and orchestra. Located at 4660 Lusso Lane, Jacksonville FL 32246, set to open August 2024.

Products and services

• Global Leadership Academy (GOCA) K-12 Program Tuition-free public charter school program serving grades K-12 in Jacksonville, Florida, with global education focus including multilingual curriculum (Russian language), foreign exchange, world travel programs, arts-integrated learning, and athletics across multiple campuses.
• GOCA High School High school program for grades 9-12 ranked in the top 10 for graduation rates among Duval County high schools, offering athletic programs including volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, and soccer.
• GOCA Cub/Grizzly Elementary and Middle School Program Elementary and middle school program serving students at the Grizzly campus within the Global Leadership Academy K-12 structure.
• GOCA at InterCoastal K-8 Campus K-8 campus located at the corner of McCormick Rd and Kernan Blvd in Jacksonville, focused on smaller classroom sizes and state-of-the-art classroom technology.
• GOCA Arts K-8 Arts-Integrated Campus Tuition-free K-8 public charter school with arts-integrated curriculum featuring visual arts classrooms, performing arts classrooms, orchestra room, and private practice studios; no auditions required.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Outreach EducationcoreOthersEducation Service Provider serving as the service provider for Global Leadership Academy. Powers the school's operations and educational infrastructure. Listed as 'Powered by Outreach' on website footer.
• SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)coreOthersAccreditation by SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), a regional accrediting agency recognized for educational institutions in the southeastern United States.
• College BoardnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognition of Russian language program by College Board, creating promising professional opportunities for graduates. Students can access College Board exams and college preparatory resources through this recognition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BASIS Charter Schools: BASIS Charter Schools is an established public charter network known for rigorous, college-preparatory curricula. It compares through a specialized K-12 charter proposition and emphasis on measurable academic preparation.
• River City Science Academy: River City Science Academy is a Jacksonville-area public charter network serving K-12 students through multiple specialized schools. Its multi-campus, tuition-free charter model and local family customer base make it a close operating peer.
• National Heritage Academies: National Heritage Academies operates a large network of public charter schools and provides centralized educational and operational support. Its multi-campus nonprofit charter model is comparable in delivery and governance.
• BridgePrep Academy: BridgePrep Academy operates public charter schools in Florida with a college-preparatory focus. It is comparable through its tuition-free education model, specialized curriculum, and operation of multiple charter campuses.
• Jacksonville Classical Academy: Jacksonville Classical Academy is a local public charter school with a college-preparatory academic model. It competes for Jacksonville families seeking specialized, tuition-free K-12 education.
• Somerset Academy: Somerset Academy is a multi-state public charter network with a presence in Florida, including the Jacksonville market. Its tuition-free, multi-campus charter model is comparable to Global Leadership Academy's network strategy.
• KIPP Jacksonville Schools: KIPP Jacksonville Schools operates tuition-free public charter schools in the same Jacksonville market. It is directly comparable in student segment, mission-driven governance, and whole-child education.
• Seaside Charter Schools: Seaside Charter Schools is a Jacksonville-based public charter school organization. Its local tuition-free charter offering and elementary and secondary focus create direct competition for the same families.

Regional players

• Success Academy Charter Schools: Success Academy Charter Schools is a large public charter-school network serving elementary and secondary students. Although based in a different region, its scaled, mission-driven K-12 model and academic focus are directly comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Duval County Public Schools: Duval County Public Schools is the traditional public-school system serving the same Jacksonville families. It is a broad incumbent competitor with substantially greater geographic and programmatic scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/global.schools.jax
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-outreach-charter-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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