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Charter high school · Sc Public Charter School District · N. Charleston, South Carolina

Lowcountry Acceleration Academy

Lowcountry Acceleration Academy rates 3.8, below most Sc Public Charter School District high schools, whose rated median is 6.2.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
3.8this school

3.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Sc Public Charter School District median is 6.2.

#1,124 of 1,190 schools in South Carolina · Sc Public Charter School District: 8 high schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

A Sc Public Charter School District charter high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,124 of 1,190 schools in South Carolina and 30 of 34 in Sc Public Charter School District.

Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math50%state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading65%state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
In 2022, 50% of students were proficient in math and 65% in reading.2022 EdFacts; 2 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
5.2
33% of the rating
College Readiness
4.4
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.0
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 65% (2022 EdFacts).

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$50,640
Median home value
$209,700
Median rent
$1,305/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
25%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
56
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
31
Some Transit
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,018/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
2 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Charleston School of the Arts1.7 mi
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  2. Palmetto Scholars Academy3.3 mi · charter
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  3. Academic Magnet High1.7 mi
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  4. Hanahan High1.2 mi
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  5. Rb Stall High3.7 mi
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  6. North Charleston High2.9 mi
    5.2Compare →
  7. Allegro Charter School of Music2.9 mi · charter
    4.8Compare →
  8. Lowcountry Acceleration Academythis school
    3.8
  9. Learn4life High School-Charleston0.5 mi · charter
    2.7Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and seven rate higher than Lowcountry Acceleration Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #1,124 of 1,190 schools in SC.

What is Lowcountry Acceleration Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Lowcountry Acceleration Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
462
Student-teacher ratio
51.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Charleston County
Phone
(843) 804-6778
4-year graduation
10–14%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#30 of 34
Schools in district
39
District spending per student
$23,863
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 29406)
32,482
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
33.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.