Horse Creek Academy

Serving 1,064 students in grades Kindergarten-10, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 1,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 31% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Horse Creek Academy's student population of 1,064 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,064 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Horse Creek Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
31%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
17%
32%
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White
74%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Horse Creek Academy often compared to?
Horse Creek Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Oakwood-windsor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Horse Creek Academy?
1,064 students attend Horse Creek Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Horse Creek Academy students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horse Creek Academy?
Horse Creek Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horse Creek Academy offer ?
Horse Creek Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horse Creek Academy part of?
Horse Creek Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 1,064 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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