Serving 424 students in grades 9-12, Charleston Advancement Academy High School 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Charleston Advancement Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
46%
31%
White
31%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
9%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
42%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charleston Advancement Academy High School's ranking?
Charleston Advancement Academy High School is ranked #710 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charleston Advancement Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Charleston Advancement Academy High School is 9%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Charleston Advancement Academy High School?
424 students attend Charleston Advancement Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Charleston Advancement Academy High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charleston Advancement Academy High School?
Charleston Advancement Academy High School has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charleston Advancement Academy High School offer ?
Charleston Advancement Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charleston Advancement Academy High School part of?
Charleston Advancement Academy High School is part of Sc Charter School District.
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