Palmetto State E-cademy High School (Closed 2015)

115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
(13-14)
50-54%
68%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmetto State E-cademy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
55-59%
72%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmetto State E-cademy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
19%
32%
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White
75%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in SC.
0.40
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(13-14)
25-29%
80%
This chart display graduation rate of Palmetto State E-cademy High School and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
60%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmetto State E-cademy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmetto State E-cademy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmetto State E-cademy High School?
The graduation rate of Palmetto State E-cademy High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 80%.
How many students attend Palmetto State E-cademy High School?
310 students attend Palmetto State E-cademy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Palmetto State E-cademy High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmetto State E-cademy High School?
Palmetto State E-cademy High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmetto State E-cademy High School offer ?
Palmetto State E-cademy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palmetto State E-cademy High School part of?
Palmetto State E-cademy High School is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.

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