Serving 602 students in grades 9-12, Legion Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Legion Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Legion Collegiate Academy's student population of 602 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Legion Collegiate Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Legion Collegiate Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1118 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
13%
31%
White
73%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legion Collegiate Academy's ranking?
Legion Collegiate Academy is ranked #37 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Legion Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Legion Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like York Preparatory Academy, Riverwalk Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Legion Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Legion Collegiate Academy is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Legion Collegiate Academy?
602 students attend Legion Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Legion Collegiate Academy students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Legion Collegiate Academy?
Legion Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Legion Collegiate Academy offer ?
Legion Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Legion Collegiate Academy part of?
Legion Collegiate Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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