Serving 239 students in grades 6-8, Youth Leadership Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Youth Leadership Academy's student population of 239 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Youth Leadership Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youth Leadership Academy is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
32%
White
92%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youth Leadership Academy's ranking?
Youth Leadership Academy is ranked #159 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Youth Leadership Academy often compared to?
Youth Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like R. C. Edwards Middle School, Pickens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Youth Leadership Academy?
239 students attend Youth Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Youth Leadership Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Leadership Academy?
Youth Leadership Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Youth Leadership Academy offer ?
Youth Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Youth Leadership Academy part of?
Youth Leadership Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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