Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Cleveland Academy of Leadership serves the western part of Spartanburg, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located around 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership's student population of 521 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership 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 The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership is 0.54, 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
#621 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership's ranking?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership is ranked #621 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership often compared to?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like Mary H. Wright Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership?
521 students attend The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership offer ?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership part of?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
In what neighborhood is The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership located?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership is located in the Northside neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC.
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