Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lowcountry Connection 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowcountry Connection Academy's student population of 528 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowcountry Connection 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 Lowcountry Connection Academy is 0.58, 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
#750 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
26%
31%
White
59%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowcountry Connection Academy's ranking?
Lowcountry Connection Academy is ranked #750 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowcountry Connection Academy?
The graduation rate of Lowcountry Connection Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lowcountry Connection Academy?
528 students attend Lowcountry Connection Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lowcountry Connection Academy students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowcountry Connection Academy?
Lowcountry Connection Academy has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowcountry Connection Academy offer ?
Lowcountry Connection Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lowcountry Connection Academy part of?
Lowcountry Connection Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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