Serving 5,955 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sc Connections 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 27% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5,955 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sc Connections Academy's student population of 5,955 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 254 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
5,955 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
254 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Motto
'Learning Without Limits'
School Rankings
Sc Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sc Connections Academy is 0.56, 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
#609 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
20%
31%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Sc Connections Academy's ranking?
Sc Connections Academy is ranked #609 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sc Connections Academy often compared to?
Sc Connections Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cyber Academy Of South Carolina, South Carolina Virtual Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sc Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Sc Connections Academy is 89%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Sc Connections Academy?
5,955 students attend Sc Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sc Connections Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sc Connections Academy?
Sc Connections Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sc Connections Academy offer ?
Sc Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Sc Connections Academy part of?
Sc Connections Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
SCCA is an excellent choice to provide a high quality education with abundant support from the teachers, guidance counselors and staff. Students can participate in a variety of clubs, activities, and field trips/learning experiences. Students receive individualized help as they need it, and parents are kept well informed of their student's progress and achievements. Students can work at their own pace and level, but are monitored carefully by the teachers and staff. It is a great choice to have the benefits of homeschooling and all the benefits from a free public education.
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