Legacy Charter (Closed 2018)
Legacy Charter served 1,323 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% 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 | 1,323 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 23% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 25% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 9% |
| Black | 57% | 34% |
| White | 6% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.62 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | ≥90% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenville 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Legacy Charter is Greenville Senior High Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Legacy Early College (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is A.j. Whittenburg Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenville Greenville Senior High Academy Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 76%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,458 student10
0.2 miles
1 Vardry Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 355-5500 0.2 9-12 1,458 - Greenville A.j. Whittenburg Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 568 students10
0.5 miles
420 Westfield Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 452-0500 0.5 PK-5 568 - Greenville Sc Governor's School For Arts And Humanities Grades: 10-12 | 235 students
0.6 miles
15 University Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 282-3757 0.6 10-12 235 - Greenville Hollis Academy Math: 46% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 684 students10
1.2 miles
200 Goodrich Street
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 355-4800 1.2 PK-5 684 - Greenville Legacy Early College Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,356 student10
1.6 miles
200 Woodside Avenue
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 248-0646 1.6 K-12 1,356
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