Serving 1,681 students in grades Kindergarten-12, York Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
York Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Preparatory Academy is 0.46, 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.
Club or Organization: Beta Club, Disc Golf Club, FCA, Future Business Leaders of America, Girls Pursuing Success, Mock Trial, National Honor Society, Running/ Track Club
Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Percussion and Drum Line, Theater/ Play
Recreational Athletic Programs: Development Soccer (K5-5th Grade), Girls on the Run
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
York Preparatory Academy is a freepublic charter school founded
in 2010. Located on our43-acrecampus in Rock Hill, South Carolina,
York Prep provides education to students in Kindergarten through
12th gradewho live in South Carolina regardless of the assigned
school district.
York Preparatory Academy exists so that its students possess
the knowledge, skills, character, and determination necessary to
excel in their chosen post-secondary pursuits and in life.We
strongly believe in the potential of all students and believe that
through a strong partnership with the community and families, we
can help each child grow and succeed.
York Preparatory Academyis authorizedby the South Carolina
Public Charter School District and must meet state education
standards. According to SC Law: "A charter school is defined asa
public, nonreligious, non home based, nonprofit corporation forming
a school that operates within a public school district or the SC
Public Charter School District, but is accountable to the school
board of trustees of that district which grants its charter.
York Preparatory Academy is committed to the recruitment and
ongoing development of an excellent certified teaching staff who
build and utilize effective lines of communication home. Working
together we can help all students succeed.
York Preparatory Academy is ranked #277 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are York Preparatory Academy often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of York Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of York Preparatory Academy is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend York Preparatory Academy?
1,681 students attend York Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of York Preparatory Academy students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Preparatory Academy?
York Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does York Preparatory Academy offer ?
York Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is York Preparatory Academy part of?
York Prep is a wonderful school! My kids have been here for 9 years and I appreciate how the teachers and administrators. They care about the kids and provide support when they need it and push to challenge them. I appreciate the focus on character and behavior expectations as well!
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