Enrollment
3,280
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, SC
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
Federal NCES profile for Cyber Academy of South Carolina, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390901616Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cyber Academy of South Carolina earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #6 of 21
- schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cyber Academy of South Carolina has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cyber Academy of South Carolina ranks #6 of 21 schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
170.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.5%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cyber Academy of South Carolina compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cyber Academy of South Carolina
Cyber Academy of South Carolina is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Greenville, South Carolina, enrolling 3,280 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 95% of South Carolina schools and 35% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 68.5% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,280 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Charter Institute at Erskine spends $6,927 per pupil, 52% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Greenville's public schools, it stands alongside Legacy Early College (1,592 students): Cyber Academy of South Carolina is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 12.2:1).
Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students) and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students) alongside Cyber Academy of South Carolina.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cyber Academy of South Carolina compares
Cyber Academy of South Carolina on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▼ 7% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,280 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,280
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$6,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Cyber Academy of South Carolina is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charter Institute at Erskine, which includes Cyber Academy of South Carolina.
$6,927
Per student
-52%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.7%
State 85.8%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cyber Academy of South Carolina Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cyber Academy of South Carolina's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Legacy Early College
Standard public school
1,592 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Robert E. Cashion Elementary
Standard public school
964 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Elementary
Standard public school
876 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Blythe Academy
Standard public school
866 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Lake Forest Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Sterling School
Standard public school
749 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cyber Academy of South Carolina
How many students attend Cyber Academy of South Carolina?
Cyber Academy of South Carolina has 3,280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cyber Academy of South Carolina?
The student-teacher ratio at Cyber Academy of South Carolina is 19.3:1, which is 35% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cyber Academy of South Carolina?
68.5% of students at Cyber Academy of South Carolina are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cyber Academy of South Carolina?
The largest demographic group at Cyber Academy of South Carolina is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cyber Academy of South Carolina?
Cyber Academy of South Carolina has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cyber Academy of South Carolina rank among schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cyber Academy of South Carolina ranks #6 of 21 schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenville on the city page.
Is Cyber Academy of South Carolina a good school?
Cyber Academy of South Carolina earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Cyber Academy of South Carolina, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students), and Gray Collegiate Academy (935 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.
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