SCOtherCharterCSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

South Carolina Virtual Charter School — School Profile & District Info

Other|West Columbia, South Carolina|Charter Institute at Erskine

West Columbia, SC 29169

School Profile

Grades
K–12
Enrollment
2,350
Student:Teacher
18.1:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
53.9%
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate
71%
Chronic Absenteeism
11.4%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Dual Enrollment
148 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
96 test takers
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Worse than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
637
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
125.5
100% fully certified
Counselors
12.5
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
100%
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)

2,180
Current enrollment
Declining(-32% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about South Carolina Virtual Charter School

South Carolina Virtual Charter School has a total enrollment of 2,350 students and serves grades Other. The school is part of the local school district in West Columbia, SC.

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