Compass Collegiate Academy serves 100 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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-2
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Compass Collegiate Academy's student population of 100 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Compass Collegiate Academy is 0.54, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
61%
31%
White
30%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Compass Collegiate Academy?
100 students attend Compass Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Compass Collegiate Academy students are Black, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Collegiate Academy?
Compass Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Compass Collegiate Academy offer ?
Compass Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Compass Collegiate Academy part of?
Compass Collegiate Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Compass Collegiate Academy located?
Compass Collegiate Academy is located in the Westside neighborhood of Charleston, SC. There are 4 other public schools located in Westside.
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