- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · N Charleston, SC
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lowcountry Acceleration Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390101742Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in N Charleston · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 619
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in N Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+220 students YoY
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+90.9%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+220 students YoY 450390101742 · N Charleston, SC High · MID · CHARTER
619 enr · 1.7% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (+90.9%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- This school 619
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
619 students
What this shows Lowcountry Acceleration Academy reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowcountry Acceleration Academy compares
Lowcountry Acceleration 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 98% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 619 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowcountry Acceleration Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lowcountry Acceleration Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in N Charleston
1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lowcountry Acceleration Academy
How many students attend Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy has 619 students enrolled. It is a high school in N Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), up 220.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
1.7% of students at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lowcountry Acceleration Academy is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in N Charleston, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowcountry Acceleration Academy?
Lowcountry Acceleration Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowcountry Acceleration Academy rank among public schools in N Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowcountry Acceleration Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in N Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Lowcountry Acceleration Academy, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.