SCOtherCharterProfile data from NCES 2023-24
SC Connections Academy — School Profile & District Info
Other|Columbia, South Carolina|Charter Institute at Erskine
Columbia, SC 29210
School Profile
Grades
K–12
Enrollment
5,955
Student:Teacher
23.4:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Charter Institute at ErskineEcon. Disadvantaged
47.9%
Phone
(803)212-4712Charter School
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Graduation Rate
84%
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
12 courses offered
106 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
229 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
74 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
626 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 29.6:1
Worse than average in SCTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
38
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
208
100% fully certified
Counselors
17
Social Workers
2
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,062
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$15,923
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$21,964
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 10%State 88%Local 3%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.3%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
9.2%
Uninsured residents
8.8%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
3,562
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
3,562
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
60%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,506 (42%)
Other Health Impairment
662 (19%)
Autism
560 (16%)
Speech/Language Impairment
418 (12%)
Intellectual Disability
154 (4%)
Emotional Disturbance
67 (2%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
6,152
Current enrollment
Frequently Asked Questions about SC Connections Academy
SC Connections Academy has a total enrollment of 5,955 students and serves grades Other. The school is part of the local school district in Columbia, SC.
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