Lake City College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2015)
Lake City College Preparatory Academy served 218 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 68%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 218 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 45-49% | 68% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 60-64% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 97% | 34% |
| White | 2% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate (13-14) | ≥50% | 80% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sc Public Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lake City College Preparatory Academy is Lake City High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ronald E. Mcnair Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Main Street Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lake City Main Street Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 353 students10
0.3 miles
318 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2221 0.3 3-5 353 - Lake City J. Paul Truluck Intermediate Magnet School
Math: 24% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6 | 266 students10
0.4 miles
319 Carlisle Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8685 0.4 6 266 - Lake City Ronald E. Mcnair Junior High School Math: 13% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 518 students10
0.8 miles
311 Carver Street
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-8651 0.8 7-8 518 - Lake City Lake City High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 900 students10
1.3 miles
652 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-5119 1.3 9-12 900 - Lake City Lake City Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-2 | 389 students
1.8 miles
906 North Matthews Road
Lake City, SC 29560
(843) 374-2353 1.8 PK-2 389
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