Parker Academy serves 499 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
40%
14%
Black
42%
31%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Parker Academy?
499 students attend Parker Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Parker Academy students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parker Academy?
Parker Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parker Academy offer ?
Parker Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Parker Academy part of?
Parker Academy is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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