Ambassador-Global Leadership Academy LA Overview (2026 List)

About Ambassador-Global Leadership

Ambassador-Global Leadership Academy is a public pilot high school in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Ambassador School complex and serves grades 9–12. The school has about 500 to 600 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1, which means that each student gets more individual attention in class. The academy focuses on global studies, leadership development, and preparing students for college. It includes project-based learning and civic engagement in its curriculum. The student body is very diverse, with a large number of minority and low-income students, which is similar to the community around Los Angeles. About 9% of students are good at math and about 17% are good at reading. While the school focuses on high school education rather than rankings such as best high school in California, students may take standardized assessments including the SAT as part of college admissions preparation. Ambassador-Global Leadership Academy is a school that helps students learn and do well in school. It has a global focus and works hard to help students do better in school.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%

Reading 17%

State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 17% in Reading.

29

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

2

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

500

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.4%

Asian 9.6%

Hispanic 81.8%

Black 2.8%

Two+ Races 2.4%

Native Am. 0%

White

3.4%

Asian

9.6%

Hispanic

81.8%

Black

2.8%

Two+ Races

2.4%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 500

43.8%

219 Female

56.2%

281 Male

Student Population

500 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

156 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ambassador-Global Leadership Contact Information

Address

701 South Catalina St., Los Angeles, CA, 90005

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Phone

(213) 480-4540

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Website

http://asgl.lausd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ambassador-Global Leadership Academy recently held a leadership and college readiness showcase to honor students' hard work. The event included academic projects, and community service highlights. The school keeps creating a supportive, global environment that focuses on developing leaders and helping students succeed.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of clubs and activities are there at Ambassador-Global Leadership Academy?

Ans. The Ambassador campus has programs for student leaders, cultural clubs, community service groups, and sports teams.

Q2. Does the school offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

Ans. Yes, students can take certain AP courses and college-preparatory classes that are meant to help them reach their higher education goals.

Q3. Are there buses for students?

Ans. There are different ways to get around, and families usually ask the Los Angeles Unified School District about the most up-to-date bus routes.

Q4. What help services are there for students?

Ans. The school offers academic counseling, help for English learners, and extra programs to help students meet their graduation requirements.

Q5. What can parents do to be part of the school community?

Ans. Parents can get involved by joining school advisory committees, going to family engagement events, and volunteering.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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