Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy's student population of 111 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
93%
31%
White
5%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy's ranking?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is ranked #977 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
111 students attend Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy offer ?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy part of?
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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