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Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
High School · Sc Public Charter School District · N. Charleston, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5935 Rivers Avenue suite 101A, N. Charleston, SC 29406
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowcountry Acceleration Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,640
Median home value
$209,700
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn4life High School-charlestonCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Hanahan HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,048 | Compare → |
| Academic Magnet HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 718 | Compare → |
| Charleston School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,069 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #32 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is a public high school in N. Charleston, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades 9th-12th with a 51.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
What grades does Lowcountry Acceleration Academy serve?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is 51.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowcountry Acceleration Academy rank in SC?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy ranks #1,132 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Lowcountry Acceleration Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy has 50% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Lowcountry Acceleration Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lowcountry Acceleration Academy a Title I school?
No, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
13.9% of students at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 51.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Charleston County
- Phone
- (843) 804-6778
- Area population (ZIP 29406)
- 32,482
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29406; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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