Girls Athletic & Leadership School
Empowering Girls to Succeed Academically, Lead Confidently, Live Boldly, and Thrive Physically.
Whole-Bodied Education
GALS combines academics, physical activity, and social-emotional learning to support holistic student development.
Positive Gender Focus
Our school empowers girls through a single-gender environment that promotes confidence, identity, and leadership.
Movement-Based Learning
Daily physical activity is integrated into our school day to enhance focus, health, and academic performance.
Who We Are…
GALS Ohio is a groundbreaking all-girls public charter school located in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to providing an innovative and empowering educational experience for middle school students in grades 6 through 8. As the newest addition to the GALS network, which includes successful schools in Denver and Los Angeles, we bring a proven approach that combines academic excellence, leadership development, and physical movement to create a dynamic learning environment. Our Whole-Bodied Education model ensures that students engage in rigorous academics while building confidence, resilience, and self-awareness. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and student-centered learning, GALS Ohio is designed to help young women reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.
Enrollment for our inaugural class has begun!!!! GALS Ohio will officially open for students on AUGUST 25, 2025 at our Columbus campus located at 100 Obetz Road Columbus, Ohio 43207.
Curriculum
We Move
An active lifestyle is imperative for the health and well-being of all girls and women on every level. The lessons derived from physical activity are intellectual, social, relational, and purely physical.
We Feel
Research shows that students who participate in continuous and competitive movement are more likely to graduate high school, work in male-dominated industries, and earn higher salaries
We Inspire
We believe empowering girls is not simply about their individual confidence and success — it also makes a better nation and world. At GALS Inc., we utilize a gender-based learning pedagogy in our schools
We Celebrate
The research is undeniable: the mind and the body are connected. GALS Inc. integrates academics and athletics in a healthy, competitive environment.
What makes an all-girls middle school different from a co-ed school?
At GALS Ohio, an all-girls environment helps students build confidence, develop leadership skills, and avoid gender-based stereotypes that can limit academic and personal growth.
How does GALS support students' social and emotional development?
GALS Ohio uses a custom social-emotional learning curriculum called the GALS Series, which helps students develop self-awareness, goal-setting skills, and resilience.
Is physical education a regular part of our school day?
Yes, GALS integrates daily movement through activities like yoga, dance, and running to support mental focus, physical health, and academic success.
What academic programs are offered at GALS?
GALS offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a focus on project-based learning, critical thinking, and culturally responsive teaching.
Is GALS a public or private school, and what does it cost to attend?
GALS is a public, tuition-free charter school open to all girls regardless of background or academic ability.
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