Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Apple Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-29%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-39%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
99%
31%
White
n/a
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% SC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend Apple Charter School?
75 students attend Apple Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Apple Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apple Charter School?
Apple Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Apple Charter School offer ?
Apple Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Apple Charter School part of?
Apple Charter School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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