Legacy Charter (Closed 2018)

Serving 1,323 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Legacy Charter 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 was 23% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(16-17)
23%
44%
(16-17)
25%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
57%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
(16-17)
≥90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% SC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legacy Charter?
The graduation rate of Legacy Charter is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Legacy Charter?
1,323 students attend Legacy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Legacy Charter students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Legacy Charter?
Legacy Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Legacy Charter offer ?
Legacy Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Legacy Charter part of?
Legacy Charter is part of Greenville 01 School District.

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