York Preparatory Academy vs. Riverwalk Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
York Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Riverwalk Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
1,660 students
594 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#699 out of 1095 schools in SC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
129
56
Grade 1 Students
130
39
Grade 2 Students
128
53
Grade 3 Students
130
51
Grade 4 Students
129
58
Grade 5 Students
128
65
Grade 6 Students
129
44
Grade 7 Students
129
70
Grade 8 Students
130
50
Grade 9 Students
145
47
Grade 10 Students
104
23
Grade 11 Students
121
23
Grade 12 Students
128
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
18%
13%
% White
71%
76%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
14%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volley Ball
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Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
16
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Extracurriculars
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
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