American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu serves 1,728 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
15%
31%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu?
1,728 students attend American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu?
American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu offer ?
American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu part of?
American Leadership Academy South Carolina-lexington Campu is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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