Charter Academy for Teaching
Charter Academy for Teaching
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Chester
Charter Academy for Teaching is located in Chester, SC and is one of 13 schools in Chester School District. It is a charter school that serves 322 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Charter Academy for Teaching did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Charter Academy for Teaching's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Charter Academy for Teaching had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charter Academy for Teaching's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Charter Academy for Teaching did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Charter Academy for Teaching's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Charter Academy for Teaching had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charter Academy for Teaching's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Word & Spirit Christian Academy 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Holy Place Chester Christian Academy 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Chester Park Elementary of Inquiry Elementary School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Chester Park Elem.Fine Arts Elementary School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Chester Park Elementary Literacy/TEC Elementary School 1.8 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 322
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Charter Academy for Teaching had 37% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
80%
Black
16%
Two or More Races
2%
Hispanic
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Chester District Spending
$9,803Per Pupil
The Chester spends $9,803 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 41% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Chester District
18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Charter Academy for Teaching had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PASS
What is it?
The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the PACT
What is it?
The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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