Compass Collegiate Academy serves 114 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Compass Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Compass Collegiate Academy's student population of 114 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Compass Collegiate Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
69%
31%
White
20%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Compass Collegiate Academy?
114 students attend Compass Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Compass Collegiate Academy students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Compass Collegiate Academy?
Compass Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Compass Collegiate Academy offer ?
Compass Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Compass Collegiate Academy part of?
Compass Collegiate Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Compass Collegiate Academy located?
Compass Collegiate Academy is located in the Westside neighborhood of Charleston, SC. There are 4 other public schools located in Westside.
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