Serving 44 students in grades 9-12, Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter ranks in the top 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 was <50% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
64%
31%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter?
The graduation rate of Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter?
44 students attend Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter?
Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter offer ?
Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter part of?
Aiken Performing Arts Academy Charter is part of Aiken 01 School District.
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