Serving 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Cherokee Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% 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 44% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cherokee Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cherokee Charter Academy's student population of 633 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
633 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Cherokee Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cherokee Charter Academy is 0.49, 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
#597 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
18%
31%
White
69%
46%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
15%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Charter Academy's ranking?
Cherokee Charter Academy is ranked #597 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Cherokee Charter Academy?
633 students attend Cherokee Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cherokee Charter Academy students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cherokee Charter Academy?
Cherokee Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cherokee Charter Academy offer ?
Cherokee Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cherokee Charter Academy part of?
Cherokee Charter Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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