Enrollment
198
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 450391901615 Charter school
Coastal Leadership Academy — Myrtle Beach, SC
Federal NCES profile for Coastal Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Limestone Charters Association · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coastal Leadership Academy compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Coastal Leadership Academy reports 198 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% below the South Carolina average and 26% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coastal Leadership Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 48% | 74.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 8% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 48% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 11% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 198 Top 8% in South Carolina — larger than 92% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 10.9:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.2% -48% vs state
NCES ID 450391901615
Student demographics
White 70.2%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Coastal Leadership Academy
How many students attend Coastal Leadership Academy?
Coastal Leadership Academy has 198 students enrolled. It is a high school in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coastal Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coastal Leadership Academy is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coastal Leadership Academy?
38.2% of students at Coastal Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coastal Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Coastal Leadership Academy is White at 70.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Myrtle Beach, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coastal Leadership Academy?
Coastal Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.