Garrett Academy Of Technology ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
10%
Black
(19-20)89%
33%
White
(19-20)3%
50%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
5%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)90-94%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garrett Academy Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Garrett Academy Of Technology is 90-94%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Garrett Academy Of Technology?
306 students attend Garrett Academy Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Garrett Academy Of Technology students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Garrett Academy Of Technology offer ?
Garrett Academy Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garrett Academy Of Technology part of?
Garrett Academy Of Technology is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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