Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Calhoun Academy Of The Arts 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 46% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts's student population of 424 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts 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 Calhoun Academy Of The Arts is 0.69, which is more 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
#588 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
40%
31%
White
35%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calhoun Academy Of The Arts's ranking?
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts is ranked #588 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Calhoun Academy Of The Arts often compared to?
Calhoun Academy Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Flat Rock Elementary School, Homeland Park Primary by visitors of our site.
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 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Calhoun Academy Of The Arts?
424 students attend Calhoun Academy Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Calhoun Academy Of The Arts students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calhoun Academy Of The Arts?
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calhoun Academy Of The Arts offer ?
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Calhoun Academy Of The Arts part of?
Calhoun Academy Of The Arts is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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