About the School
Global Impact STEM Academy (GISA) is an independent STEM school located in Springfield, Ohio. Established in 2012, it serves around 700 students in grades 6-12 through hands-on, inquiry-based, and project-based learning. The school focuses on bioscience fields such as food and agriculture, environmental studies, healthcare, and energy. GISA operates as an early-college high school in partnership with Clark State Community College. It offers an interdisciplinary STEM curriculum that connects real-world applications, particularly in agriculture. The school is divided into a middle school for grades 6-9 and an upper academy for grades 10-12. Students in high school can earn college credits and may graduate with an Associate's degree. GISA emphasizes problem-based learning and prepares students for college and careers in various fields, including food science, biotechnology, and environmental studies.