Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Youth Academy Charter 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 ≤20% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 42%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
100%
31%
White
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% SC state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youth Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Youth Academy Charter is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 78%.
How many students attend Youth Academy Charter?
30 students attend Youth Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Youth Academy Charter students are Black.
What grades does Youth Academy Charter offer ?
Youth Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Youth Academy Charter part of?
Youth Academy Charter is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.
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