Serving 69 students in grades 6-12, Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
9%
Black
(15-16)93%
34%
White
(15-16)7%
52%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% SC state average).
How many students attend Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys?
69 students attend Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys?
Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys offer ?
Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys part of?
Garden City Preparatory Academy For Boys is part of South Carolina Public Charter School District.
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