Lowcountry Acceleration Academy serves 170 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
22%
12%
Black
48%
32%
White
27%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
170 students attend Lowcountry Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lowcountry Acceleration Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowcountry Acceleration Academy offer ?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lowcountry Acceleration Academy part of?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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