Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter
Tel:
(803)644-4824
- Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter serves 54 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter's student population of 54 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 54 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #431 out of 1,130 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 58% | 34% |
| White | 32% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aiken 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter is Aiken High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Schofield Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aiken Schofield Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 499 students
0.6 miles
224 Kershaw Street Northeast
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2770 0.6 6-8 499 - Aiken Aiken High School Grades: 9-12 | 1468 students
0.9 miles
449 Rutland Drive
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2500 0.9 9-12 1468 - Aiken Lloyd-kennedy Charter Charter School
Grades: 3-8 | 75 students
1.1 miles
130 Avery Lane
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)644-4824 1.1 3-8 75 - Aiken Aiken Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 492 students
1.8 miles
101 Gator Lane
Aiken, SC 29803
(803)641-2570 1.8 6-8 492 - Aiken North Aiken Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 449 students
1.8 miles
100 Bears Rock Road
Aiken, SC 29801
(803)641-2690 1.8 PK-5 449
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