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%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤1%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students (21-22)
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(21-22)9%
12%
Black
(21-22)81%
32%
White
(21-22)7%
48%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)3%
6%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤1%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
96%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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, Scdjj Evaluation And Detention Center 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 grades does Empowerment And Enrichment Academy offer ?
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Empowerment And Enrichment Academy part of?
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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