Top Rankings
Santa Rosa School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,131 students in Santa Rosa School District.
Public Charter Schools in Santa Rosa School District have a diversity score of 0.69, which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 0.61.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Carolina public charter school average of 44% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
1 School
102 Schools
# Students
1,131 Students
50,476 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
3,147 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
47:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 73 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
156 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
744 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
294 Students
5,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
10%
# Black Students
239 Students
13,336 Students
% Black Students
21%
27%
# White Students
503 Students
28,364 Students
% White Students
45%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
66 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
2,654 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
404
# Students in K Grade:
38
2,984
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
3,350
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
3,121
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
3,115
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
3,110
# Students in 5th Grade:
57
3,344
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
4,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
4,216
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
4,157
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
4,927
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
5,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
105
4,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
3,883
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,111 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,297. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,889 is less than the state median of $14,891. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$311 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$304 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,111
$15,297
Spending / Student
$9,889
$14,891
Best Santa Rosa School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coastal Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5805 Breckenridge Parkway Suit
Johnston, SC 29832
(850) 359-1545
Johnston, SC 29832
(850) 359-1545
Grades: K-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #22.
Learning Academy Of Santa Rosa
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5880 Stewart St
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-3495
Milton, FL 32570
(850) 983-3495
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Recent Articles
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
