Below Average
#1002 of 1,176 schools in SC
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
High School · Charter Institute at Erskine · Anderson, SC
A Charter Institute at Erskine charter high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1650 E. Greenville St. Suite H, Anderson, SC 29621
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
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
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The South Carolina Preparatory 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,446
Median home value
$252,700
Median rent
$1,023/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29621; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of AndersonPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| T. L. Hanna HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,994 | Compare → |
| Anderson Five Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charter Institute at Erskine
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #21 of 23
- District spending per student
- $20,062NCES 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.
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is listed in Charter Institute at Erskine; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Anderson, SC, part of Charter Institute at Erskine, serving approximately 692 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,002 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The South Carolina Preparatory Academy
What grades does The South Carolina Preparatory Academy serve?
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The South Carolina Preparatory Academy rank in SC?
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy ranks #1,002 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is The South Carolina Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The South Carolina Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The South Carolina Preparatory Academy has 32% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is The South Carolina Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The South Carolina Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, The South Carolina Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The South Carolina Preparatory Academy?
69.7% of students at The South Carolina Preparatory 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (864) 923-6909
- Area population (ZIP 29621)
- 44,458
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 29621; 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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