What grades does Southwood Academy for the Arts serve?

Southwood Academy for the Arts operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Anderson area.

Where is Southwood Academy for the Arts located?

Southwood Academy for the Arts is a urban school in Anderson, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Academy for the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Academy for the Arts is 11.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Anderson, SC?

Schools in Anderson include Southwood Academy for the Arts and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Anderson area.

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Southwood Academy for the Arts — School Calendar 2026-27

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Anderson, SC 29624

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Mon

School HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

Presidents DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Mar

Mon

Spring BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

389

Student:Teacher

11.1:1

Locale

Urban

District

Anderson 05

Econ. Disadvantaged

55.3%

Phone

(864)260-5205

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

363 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.1:1

Better than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

369

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

40.67

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,515

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,116

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,888

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 45%Local 39%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$306,371

+1.4% 1yr+37.0% 5yr

Greenville, SC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.2%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

10.4%

Uninsured residents

12.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,754

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,659

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

617 (37%)

Speech/Language Impairment

307 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

274 (17%)

Autism

241 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

114 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

27 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

409

Current enrollment

Stable(+10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Nov 2, 2026

School Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Anderson 05. Southwood Academy for the Arts follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	School HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—