Aiken Scholars Academy (2025 Ranking)

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Aiken Scholars Academy

471 University Parkway Box 12
Aiken, SC 29801

Aiken Scholars Academy serves 179 students in grades 9-12.

The percentage of students achieving is ≥90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).

The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 179 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Aiken Scholars Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category

Attribute

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)

Community Size

Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Aiken Scholars Academy's student population of 179 students has grown by 258% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

179 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Aiken Scholars Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Aiken Scholars Academy by grade.

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The of Aiken Scholars Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (SC)

≥90%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aiken Scholars Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≥90%

50%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Aiken Scholars Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

30:1

14:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Aiken Scholars Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

14%

31%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Aiken Scholars Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

66%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Aiken Scholars Academy and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.54

0.67

This chart displays the diversity score of Aiken Scholars Academy and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

≥90%

84%

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

25%

67%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Aiken 01 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Aiken Scholars Academy?

The graduation rate of Aiken Scholars Academy is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.

How many students attend Aiken Scholars Academy?

179 students attend Aiken Scholars Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Aiken Scholars Academy students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Aiken Scholars Academy?

Aiken Scholars Academy has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Aiken Scholars Academy offer ?

Aiken Scholars Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Aiken Scholars Academy part of?

Aiken Scholars Academy is part of Aiken 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 179 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
: ≥90% (Top 5%)
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education