Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lake City College Preparatory 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 was 45-49% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
97%
31%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% SC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake City College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Lake City College Preparatory Academy is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 80%.
How many students attend Lake City College Preparatory Academy?
218 students attend Lake City College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lake City College Preparatory Academy students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake City College Preparatory Academy?
Lake City College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake City College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lake City College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lake City College Preparatory Academy part of?
Lake City College Preparatory Academy is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.
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