Riverwalk Academy vs. York Preparatory Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Riverwalk Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
York Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Riverwalk Academy 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 is 25% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Serving 1,660 students in grades Kindergarten-12, York Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
594 students
1,660 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#276 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
60%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
56
129
Grade 1 Students
39
130
Grade 2 Students
53
128
Grade 3 Students
51
130
Grade 4 Students
58
129
Grade 5 Students
65
128
Grade 6 Students
44
129
Grade 7 Students
70
129
Grade 8 Students
50
130
Grade 9 Students
47
145
Grade 10 Students
23
104
Grade 11 Students
23
121
Grade 12 Students
15
128
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
13%
18%
% White
76%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
8
Sports
n/a
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
n/a
16
Extracurriculars
n/a
Beta Club, Chorus, Development Soccer (K5-5th Grade), Disc Golf Club, FCA, Future Business Leaders of America, Girls on the Run, Girls Pursuing Success, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Pep Band, Percussion and Drum Line, Running/ Track Club, Theater/ Play