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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). 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 Facts (2026)
- 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: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Youth Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Youth Leadership Academy's student population of 288 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% 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
Year Founded
2012
Campus Size
33 acres
Youth Leadership Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 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
#301 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Youth Leadership Academy's ranking?
Youth Leadership Academy is ranked #301 out of 1,118 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 R. C. Edwards Middle School, Pickens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 South Carolina Public Charter School District.
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