Serving 619 students in grades 9-12, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 10-14% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy's student population of 619 students has grown by 264% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
619 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
48%
31%
White
31%
46%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
10-14%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85%
25.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowcountry Acceleration Academy's ranking?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is ranked #699 out of 1,118 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 43% 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 Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
The graduation rate of Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is 10-14%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
619 students attend Lowcountry Acceleration Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lowcountry Acceleration Academy students are Black, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowcountry Acceleration Academy offer ?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lowcountry Acceleration Academy part of?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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