Serving 67 students in grades 5-12, Empowerment And Enrichment Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≤1%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1% in SC)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy's student population of 67 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Empowerment And Enrichment Academy is 0.33, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
81%
32%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤1%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
60%
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 schools are Empowerment And Enrichment Academy often compared to?
Empowerment And Enrichment Academyis often viewed alongside schools like The Palmetto Empowerment And Enrichment Academy, Evaluation And Detention Center, Lee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Empowerment And Enrichment Academy?
The graduation rate of Empowerment And Enrichment Academy is 1%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Empowerment And Enrichment Academy?
67 students attend Empowerment And Enrichment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Empowerment And Enrichment Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empowerment And Enrichment Academy?
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Empowerment And Enrichment Academy offer ?
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Empowerment And Enrichment Academy part of?
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy is part of Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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