The South Carolina Preparatory Academy serves 228 students in grades 6-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-11
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-11
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
25%
32%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
228 students attend The South Carolina Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of The South Carolina Preparatory Academy students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The South Carolina Preparatory Academy offer ?
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-11
What school district is The South Carolina Preparatory Academy part of?
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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