Serving 288 students in grades 6-8, Youth Leadership Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youth Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Youth Leadership Academy's student population of 288 students has grown by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Youth Leadership Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youth Leadership Academy is 0.15, 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
#259 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
31%
White
92%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
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 is Youth Leadership Academy's ranking?
Youth Leadership Academy is ranked #259 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Youth Leadership Academy often compared to?
Youth Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Pickens Middle School, R. C. Edwards Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Youth Leadership Academy?
288 students attend Youth Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Youth Leadership Academy students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youth Leadership Academy?
Youth Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Youth Leadership Academy offer ?
Youth Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Youth Leadership Academy part of?
Youth Leadership Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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