Summary:
The city of North Charleston, South Carolina has 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, with no middle schools or alternative schools in the data set. The schools in this area show significant performance disparities, with Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and Learn4Life High School-Charleston consistently ranking among the lowest-performing schools in the state, while GREEN Charter School Lowcountry shows more mixed results.
The student populations at these schools come from varying socioeconomic backgrounds, with Learn4Life High School-Charleston serving a significantly higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by its 76.92% free and reduced lunch rate. The schools also have diverse racial compositions, with a mix of African American, Hispanic, and White students. However, the specific racial makeup of each school differs, which may be an important factor in understanding their performance and needs.
The significant differences in student-teacher ratios, ranging from 9.8 at GREEN Charter School Lowcountry to 37.2 at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy, suggest that the schools may have varying levels of resources and staffing, which could impact their ability to provide quality education. Overall, the data highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the performance of these schools, as well as the potential challenges they face in serving their diverse student populations.
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