Serving 655 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School 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 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School's student population of 655 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School 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 Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School is 0.62, 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
#842 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
53%
13%
Black
28%
31%
White
16%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School's ranking?
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School is ranked #842 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School?
The graduation rate of Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School is 80-89%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School?
655 students attend Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School?
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School offer ?
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School part of?
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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