The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Summary:

The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Anderson, South Carolina, with a student population of 422. While part of the Charter Institute at Erskine district, which is ranked 34 out of 75 districts in the state, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.31% of students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy were proficient or better in Algebra 1/Mathematics, compared to 55.95% in the district and 72.5% statewide. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking 191 out of 194 high schools in the state for African American students and 196 out of 196 for White students in Algebra 1/Mathematics. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased significantly, from 32.89% in 2021-2022 to 54.98% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

The South Carolina Preparatory Academy's academic performance lags significantly behind nearby traditional public high schools, such as Crescent High, Wren High, Palmetto High, Belton Honea Path High, and Pendleton High, which all have higher academic achievement, better student subgroup performance, and lower free and reduced lunch rates. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 217 out of 237 high schools in 2022-2023 to 229 out of 235 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend of declining academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 6-12

1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H
Anderson, SC 29621

(864) 923-6909

District: Charter Institute at Erskine

SchoolDigger Rank:
229^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 692

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.2%

African American:

29.3%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The South Carolina Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 82.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.58. (See more...)

Compare Details The South Carolina Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 97.4% of high schools in South Carolina. It also ranks last among 6 ranked high schools in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.2%), African American (29.3%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is 20.6. 3 high schools in the Charter Institute at Erskine School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare The South Carolina Preparatory Academy employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The South Carolina Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks The South Carolina Preparatory Academy 268^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See The South Carolina Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks The South Carolina Preparatory Academy 229^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See The South Carolina Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Charter Institute at Erskine:

SchoolDigger ranks Charter Institute at Erskine 34^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.22	263^rd	325	19.1%
2024	18.58	268^th	325	17.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.45	288^th	313	8.0%
2024	14.70	284^th	307	7.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	57.16	105^th	290	63.8%
2023	17.40	250^th	299	16.4%
2024	14.15	262^nd	294	10.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.79	244^th	303	19.5%
2024	18.83	241^st	294	18.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2022	41.14	144^th	249	42.2%
2023	5.39	254^th	260	2.3%
2024	5.58	251^st	255	1.6%

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

Rank History for The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.29	217^th	237	8.4%
2024	5.93	229^th	235	2.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.62	216^th	226	4.4%
2024	5.97	225^th	229	1.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.80	201^st	223	9.9%
2024	7.82	216^th	225	4.0%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.68	122^nd	145	15.9%

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Rank History for high school Male students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.32	213^th	229	7.0%
2024	5.26	225^th	228	1.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.39	194^th	199	2.5%
2024	3.68	191^st	194	1.5%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.16	100^th	121	17.4%

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Rank History for high school White students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.78	196^th	197	0.5%
2024	0.77	196^th	196	0.0%

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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 The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	156	56	0	13	1	2	228
2023	271	111	2	28	1	9	422
2024	403	203	3	51	1	31	692

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	228	8.0	28.5	32.9
2023	422	20.5	20.5	55
2024	692	33.5	20.6	69.7

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 The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	228	8.0	28.5	32.9
2023	422	20.5	20.5	55
2024	692	33.5	20.6	69.7

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.

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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
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Charter Institute at Erskine	Yes	No	Yes	No	(864) 923-6909	692	34	20.6	69.7%	403 (58.2%)	203 (29.3%)	51 (7.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.5%)	5.9	229^th of 235 public high schools	2.6%		9.3	217^th of 237 public high schools	8.4%	12	43.3	34.4	34.7	23.4	17.0	6.3	24.3	28.3	28.6	74.3
T. L. Hanna High	Public	9-12	2600 Highway 81 North	Anderson	29621	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 260-5110	1,994	103	19.3	48.1%	1,121 (56.2%)	545 (27.3%)	153 (7.7%)	56 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	118 (5.9%)	65.5	59^th of 235 public high schools	74.9%		68.3	52^nd of 237 public high schools	78.1%	7							70.8	73.2	67.8	88.1	$10,185	$496	$422	$918	$7,657	$1,610	$9,267
Anderson Five Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1225 South McDuffie Street	Anderson	29624	Anderson County	Anderson 05	Yes	No	No	No	(864) 260-5538	68	16	4.1	50.0%	59 (86.8%)	4 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.9%)								(n/a)											$11,488	$188	$118	$306	$9,840	$1,342	$11,182
Westside High	Public	9-12	806 Pearman Dairy Road	Anderson	29625	Anderson County	Anderson 05	No	No	No	No	(864) 260-5260	1,714	100	17.1	80.5%	654 (38.2%)	628 (36.6%)	293 (17.1%)	12 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	127 (7.4%)	24	179^th of 235 public high schools	23.8%		30.4	157^th of 237 public high schools	33.8%	22							54.8	42.8	48.7	79.5	$10,350	$668	$451	$1,119	$7,577	$1,654	$9,231
Anderson Institute of Technology	Public	9-12	315 Pearman Dairy Road	Anderson	29625	Anderson County	Anderson 81	No	No	No	No	(864) 222-4120	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Career and Technology Center of Anderson 1 & 2	Public	9-12	702 Belton Highway	Williamston	29697	Anderson County	Anderson 80	No	No	No	No	(864) 847-4121	0	29	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pendleton High	Public	9-12	7324 Highway 187	Anderson	29625	Anderson County	Anderson 04	No	No	No	No	(864) 403-2100	940	57	16.4	61.6%	696 (74.0%)	141 (15.0%)	43 (4.6%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.3%)	66.9	55^th of 235 public high schools	76.6%		77.8	32^nd of 237 public high schools	86.5%	23							80.7	63.7	71.4	90.2	$13,736	$464	$1,041	$1,505	$9,309	$2,923	$12,232
Palmetto High	Public	9-12	804 North Hamilton Street	Williamston	29697	Anderson County	Anderson 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 847-7311	1,086	57	19.0	58.7%	819 (75.4%)	68 (6.3%)	152 (14.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.0%)	67.7	54^th of 235 public high schools	77.0%		63.9	66^th of 237 public high schools	72.2%	12							73.2	68.1	66.4	90.3	$11,015	$607	$398	$1,005	$8,968	$1,042	$10,010
Belton Honea Path High	Public	9-12	11000 Belton-Honea Path Highwa	Honea Path	29654	Anderson County	Anderson 02	No	No	No	No	(864) 369-7382	1,133	65	17.5	59.8%	848 (74.8%)	159 (14.0%)	55 (4.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (6.0%)	64.3	63^rd of 235 public high schools	73.2%		65.1	61^st of 237 public high schools	74.3%	2							81.7	72.4	66.8	85.2	$10,529	$627	$462	$1,089	$7,993	$1,446	$9,439
Crescent High	Public	9-12	9104 Highway 81 South	Iva	29655	Anderson County	Anderson 03	No	No	No	No	(864) 352-6175	821	46	17.8	58.0%	637 (77.6%)	94 (11.4%)	53 (6.5%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	78.5	29^th of 235 public high schools	87.7%		64.6	64^th of 237 public high schools	73.0%	35							90.7	77.5	67.3	94.4	$12,117	$1,168	$713	$1,881	$8,751	$1,485	$10,236

Frequently Asked Questions about The South Carolina Preparatory Academy

How many students attend The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 692 students attended The South Carolina Preparatory Academy.

What district is The South Carolina Preparatory Academy in?

Charter Institute at Erskine

Is The South Carolina Preparatory Academy a good school?

The South Carolina Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 2.6% of South Carolina high schools.

What is the racial makeup of The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?

Students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy are 58% White, 29% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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