Charlestowne Academy serves 424 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
81%
31%
White
14%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charlestowne Academy?
424 students attend Charlestowne Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Charlestowne Academy students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlestowne Academy?
Charlestowne Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charlestowne Academy offer ?
Charlestowne Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Charlestowne Academy part of?
Charlestowne Academy is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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