- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rock Hill, SC
Legion Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Legion Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390901715Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Legion Collegiate Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Legion Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Legion Collegiate Academy ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Legion Collegiate Academy grew from 542 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 450390901715 · Rock Hill, SC High · MID · CHARTER
542 enr · 21.7:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Legion Collegiate Academy grew from 542 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Legion Collegiate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- This school 542
Legion Collegiate Academy
542 students
What this shows Legion Collegiate Academy reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Legion Collegiate Academy compares
Legion Collegiate Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 96% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 98% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Legion Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Legion Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Rock Hill
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Legion Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Legion Collegiate Academy?
Legion Collegiate Academy has 542 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Legion Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Legion Collegiate Academy is 21.7:1, which is 52% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Legion Collegiate Academy?
2.6% of students at Legion Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Legion Collegiate Academy?
Legion Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Legion Collegiate Academy rank among high schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Legion Collegiate Academy ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Rock Hill, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Legion Collegiate Academy, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.