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Palmetto State E-cademy High School (Closed 2015)

115 Atrium Way Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29223
Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, Palmetto State E-cademy 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 50-54% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(13-14)
50-54%
68%
(13-14)
55-59%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
19%
31%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
(13-14)
25-29%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% SC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmetto State E-cademy High School?
The graduation rate of Palmetto State E-cademy High School is 25-29%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 80%.
How many students attend Palmetto State E-cademy High School?
310 students attend Palmetto State E-cademy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Palmetto State E-cademy High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmetto State E-cademy High School?
Palmetto State E-cademy High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmetto State E-cademy High School offer ?
Palmetto State E-cademy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palmetto State E-cademy High School part of?
Palmetto State E-cademy High School is part of South Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter School District.

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