Empowerment And Enrichment 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤1%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(21-22)9%
12%
Black
(21-22)81%
32%
White
(21-22)7%
48%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)3%
6%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤1%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
96%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Empowerment And Enrichment Academy often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Empowerment And Enrichment Academy?
The graduation rate of Empowerment And Enrichment Academy is 1%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Empowerment And Enrichment Academy?
67 students attend Empowerment And Enrichment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Empowerment And Enrichment Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Empowerment And Enrichment Academy offer ?
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Empowerment And Enrichment Academy part of?
Empowerment And Enrichment Academy is part of Dept Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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