York Preparatory Academy vs. Riverwalk Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
York Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Riverwalk Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,681 students in grades Kindergarten-12, York Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverwalk 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 29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,681 students
680 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#277 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#761 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥80%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
130
66
Grade 1 Students
130
63
Grade 2 Students
132
62
Grade 3 Students
130
49
Grade 4 Students
130
62
Grade 5 Students
131
58
Grade 6 Students
129
60
Grade 7 Students
134
66
Grade 8 Students
130
48
Grade 9 Students
128
58
Grade 10 Students
130
30
Grade 11 Students
129
37
Grade 12 Students
118
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
16%
11%
% White
72%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
15%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
n/a
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volley Ball
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
16
n/a
Extracurriculars
Beta Club, Chorus, Development Soccer (K5-5th Grade), Disc Golf Club, FCA, Future Business Leaders of America, Girls on the Run, Girls Pursuing Success, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Percussion and Drum Line, Running/ Track Club, Theater/ Play
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