Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

Summary:

Empowerment and Enrichment Academy is a public high school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving grades 5-12 and part of the Department of Juvenile Justice district, which is ranked last in the state. The school has consistently been among the lowest-performing high schools in South Carolina over the past decade.

Empowerment and Enrichment Academy stands out for several key factors. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (80.6%) compared to nearby schools like Dutch Fork High and Eau Claire High, which have more diverse student populations. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are also significantly lower than state and district averages, with only 15.38% of students proficient in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to the state average of 68.32%. Additionally, Empowerment and Enrichment Academy has an extremely high percentage of students (over 95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite having a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 2.7 to 3.0 in recent years, which is significantly lower than nearby schools, Empowerment and Enrichment Academy has been one of the lowest-performing high schools in Richland 01 for over a decade. This suggests that the school is facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population, and may require targeted interventions and support to address these unique needs.

Detail:

Public 5-12

5000 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29212

(803) 896-9114

District: Dept of Juvenile Justice

Student/teacher ratio: 0.0

Number of students: 0

Racial breakdown:

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 95.5%

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Performance Trends

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2005	0.09	230^th	230	0.0%
2006	0.67	230^th	231	0.4%
2007	0.05	236^th	236	0.0%
2008	0.45	244^th	244	0.0%
2009	0.36	248^th	249	0.4%
2010	0.66	259^th	261	0.8%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2010	1.44	195^th	199	2.0%
2011	0.43	198^th	199	0.5%
2012	0.64	199^th	202	1.5%
2013	0.56	202^nd	203	0.5%
2014	0.22	208^th	210	1.0%
2015	9.16	223^rd	232	3.9%
2016	3.77	231^st	231	0.0%
2017	0.56	222^nd	223	0.4%
2018	0.37	216^th	216	0.0%
2019	0.16	225^th	225	0.0%
2023	0.60	237^th	237	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.33	212^th	213	0.5%
2023	1.24	229^th	229	0.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.83	182^nd	183	0.5%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	91	147	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	240
1989	98	176	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1990	129	225	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1991	149	287	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1992	113	278	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
1993	123	365	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
1994	178	482	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1995	228	628	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	857
1996	228	628	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	857
1997	318	657	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	975
1998	188	476	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	664
1999	253	422	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2002	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2003	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2004	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	457	457
2006	74	249	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	330
2007	48	240	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
2008	61	191	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2009	67	229	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2010	41	177	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2011	31	147	0	1	0	0	0	0	179
2012	31	89	0	5	0	0	2	0	127
2013	46	115	0	10	0	0	6	0	177
2014	41	145	0	5	0	0	5	0	196
2015	37	159	0	2	1	0	2	0	201
2016	53	171	0	3	0	1	7	0	235
2017	17	80	0	1	0	0	2	0	100
2018	21	91	0	1	0	0	1	0	114
2019	22	95	0	3	0	0	2	0	122
2020	23	100	0	3	0	0	1	0	127
2021	6	73	0	4	0	0	1	0	84
2022	5	54	0	6	0	0	2	0	67
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	240	34.4	6.9	n/a
1989	275	33.6	8.1	n/a
1990	354	33.4	10.5	n/a
1991	436	34.8	12.5	95
1992	394	30.1	13.0	n/a
1993	489	34.4	14.2	0
1994	663	31.0	21.4	n/a
1995	857	42.0	20.4	n/a
1996	857	42.0	20.4	n/a
1997	975	54.0	18.1	n/a
1998	664	59.0	11.3	n/a
1999	675	54.0	12.5	n/a
2002	0	39.0	8.3	n/a
2003	0	39.0	8.3	n/a
2004	0	37.0	10.9	n/a
2005	457	44.0	10.4	n/a
2006	330	43.0	7.7	99.4
2007	297	58.0	5.1	99
2008	258	43.0	6.0	98.8
2009	300	38.0	7.9	99
2010	221	32.8	6.7	98.6
2011	179	25.9	6.9	0
2012	127	25.9	4.9	97.6
2013	177	25.9	6.8	98.3
2014	196	20.5	9.5	98.5
2015	201	22.0	9.1	98.5
2016	235	30.0	7.8	98.7
2017	100	27.0	3.7	97
2018	114	32.0	3.5	97.4
2019	122	30.0	4.0	100
2020	127	28.5	4.4	97.6
2021	84	28.0	3.0	96.4
2022	67	24.0	2.7	95.5
2023	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2024	0	17.5	0.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	240	34.4	6.9	n/a
1989	275	33.6	8.1	n/a
1990	354	33.4	10.5	n/a
1991	436	34.8	12.5	95
1992	394	30.1	13.0	n/a
1993	489	34.4	14.2	0
1994	663	31.0	21.4	n/a
1995	857	42.0	20.4	n/a
1996	857	42.0	20.4	n/a
1997	975	54.0	18.1	n/a
1998	664	59.0	11.3	n/a
1999	675	54.0	12.5	n/a
2002	0	39.0	8.3	n/a
2003	0	39.0	8.3	n/a
2004	0	37.0	10.9	n/a
2005	457	44.0	10.4	n/a
2006	330	43.0	7.7	99.4
2007	297	58.0	5.1	99
2008	258	43.0	6.0	98.8
2009	300	38.0	7.9	99
2010	221	32.8	6.7	98.6
2011	179	25.9	6.9	0
2012	127	25.9	4.9	97.6
2013	177	25.9	6.8	98.3
2014	196	20.5	9.5	98.5
2015	201	22.0	9.1	98.5
2016	235	30.0	7.8	98.7
2017	100	27.0	3.7	97
2018	114	32.0	3.5	97.4
2019	122	30.0	4.0	100
2020	127	28.5	4.4	97.6
2021	84	28.0	3.0	96.4
2022	67	24.0	2.7	95.5
2023	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2024	0	17.5	0.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Empowerment and Enrichment Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 225^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 237^th of 237 High schools

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Empowerment and Enrichment Academy)	7.7	15.4	7.7%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Dept of Juvenile Justice)	12.9	15.4	2.5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Empowerment and Enrichment Academy)	4.8	6.5	1.7%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Dept of Juvenile Justice)	13.4	6.5	7%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Change (%)
Total Students	122	100%
African American	95	100%
American Indian	0
Asian	0
Hispanic	3	100%
Pacific Islander	0
White	22	100%
Two or More Races	2	100%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Empowerment and Enrichment Academy	Public	5-12	5000 Broad River Road	Columbia	29212	Lexington County	Dept of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-9114	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)			26.7			0.0	19.4
Sara Babb High	Public	9-12	4450 Broad River Road	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-2714	3	4	.7		0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Broad River High	Public	9-12	4460 Broad River Road	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	No	(803) 896-2714	16	3	5.3	81.3%	0 (0.0%)	14 (87.5%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Kirkland High	Public	9-12	4344 Broad River	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept Of Correction N04	No	No	No	No	(803) 896-2708	32	1	35.0	90.6%	6 (18.8%)	26 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
The Palmetto Empowerment and Enrichment Academy	Public	5-12	5000 Broad River Road	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Dept of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 896-5952	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Columbia High	Public	9-12	1701 Westchester Drive	Columbia	29210	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 731-8950	693	47	14.9	100.0%	21 (3.0%)	596 (86.0%)	35 (5.1%)	16 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	20.1	194^th of 235 public high schools	17.4%		15.3	203^rd of 237 public high schools	14.3%	9							53.7	35.6	19.3	85.7	$18,517	$848	$978	$1,826	$13,740	$2,951	$16,691
Irmo High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6671 St. Andrews Road	Columbia	29212	Lexington County	Lexington 05	No	Yes	No	No	(803) 476-5000	1,268	105	12.1	100.0%	293 (23.1%)	721 (56.9%)	102 (8.0%)	48 (3.8%)	3 (0.2%)	10 (0.8%)	91 (7.2%)	40.5	131^st of 235 public high schools	44.3%		29.4	160^th of 237 public high schools	32.5%	29							52.2	53.0	53.0	88.3	$14,454	$706	$769	$1,475	$11,009	$1,970	$12,979
River Bluff High	Public	9-12	320 Corley Mill Road	Lexington	29072	Lexington County	Lexington 01	No	No	No	No	(803) 821-0700	2,160	140	15.4	26.3%	1,475 (68.3%)	246 (11.4%)	190 (8.8%)	146 (6.8%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	92 (4.3%)	80.2	25^th of 235 public high schools	89.4%		72.5	45^th of 237 public high schools	81.0%	20							78.8	79.3	75.1	95.0	$12,362	$507	$427	$934	$9,988	$1,441	$11,428
Gray Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	3833 Leaphart Road	West Columbia	29169	Lexington County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	No	No	No	(803) 951-3321	869	38	23.1	15.0%	627 (72.2%)	146 (16.8%)	64 (7.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.1%)	88.8	12^th of 235 public high schools	94.9%		87.1	17^th of 237 public high schools	92.8%	5	86.5	73.6	78.9	67.3	56.5	57.4	92.9	92.4	78.2	98.3
Eau Claire High	Public	9-12	4800 Monticello Road	Columbia	29203	Richland County	Richland 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 735-7600	599	48	12.4	100.0%	13 (2.2%)	498 (83.1%)	67 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	6.7	226^th of 235 public high schools	3.8%		4.5	233^rd of 237 public high schools	1.7%	7							25.9	35.6	31.8	72.7	$21,310	$1,118	$1,057	$2,174	$15,483	$3,652	$19,135

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In the 2023-24 school year, 0 students attended Empowerment and Enrichment Academy.

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