Serving 534 students in grades 9, Spartanburg Freshman Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 76% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
534 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)76%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)73%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)3%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)7%
9%
Black
(15-16)54%
34%
White
(15-16)34%
52%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average).
How many students attend Spartanburg Freshman Academy?
534 students attend Spartanburg Freshman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Spartanburg Freshman Academy students are Black, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spartanburg Freshman Academy?
Spartanburg Freshman Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spartanburg Freshman Academy offer ?
Spartanburg Freshman Academy offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Spartanburg Freshman Academy part of?
Spartanburg Freshman Academy is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
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