Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education's student population of 53 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Motto
Discovering abilities. Sharing joy.
School Rankings
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education 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 Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education is 0.72, 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
#1058 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
34%
31%
White
38%
46%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education's ranking?
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education is ranked #1058 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education often compared to?
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Educationis often viewed alongside schools like C. E. Williams Middle School For Creative And Scientific Art by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education?
The graduation rate of Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education?
53 students attend Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education?
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education offer ?
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education part of?
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education is part of Charleston 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education located?
Pattison's Academy For Comprehensive Education is located in the West Ashley neighborhood of Charleston, SC. There are 10 other public schools located in West Ashley.
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