Youth Leadership Academy

Middle Charter Supplemental Virtual Pickens, SC Grades 06–08 Rural: Fringe Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC SchoolScore™ A (82)
  • 290 Students
  • 19.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.3:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (864)898-4511 Phone
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Youth Leadership Academy
Pickens, SC 29671
Middle ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ A (82)
290
Students
19.0
Teachers
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
(864)898-4511
Phone

Youth Leadership Academy is a public charter school administered by the SC Public Charter School District district in Pickens, SOUTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 290 students enrolled; a 15.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Carolina Middle School Average
Enrollment
290.0
State avg: 628.0
▼ 54% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.26:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▲ 11% worse
School Details
School Name
Youth Leadership Academy
NCESSCH ID
450390101589
State School ID
SC-4701-017
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
SC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
698 Concord Church Road
City
Pickens
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29671
County
Pickens County
Metro Area
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
4503
State Leg. Upper
45002
State Leg. Lower
45004
Latitude
34.88222
Longitude
-82.76132
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
290
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
SC Public Charter School District
LEAID
4503901
State LEA ID
SC-4701
Phone
(803)734-8322
Website
http://www.sccharter.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Columbia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$451,622K
Federal Revenue
$52,210K
State Revenue
$373,857K
Local Revenue
$25,555K
Total Expenditure
$454,297K
Instruction Exp.
$320,062K
Support Services
$93,282K
Other Current Exp.
$6,665K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Youth Leadership Academy

1
Summit Academy
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0 mi
2
Pickens High
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3
Pickens Middle
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3.3 mi
4
Hagood Elementary
Pickens · Elementary
3.4 mi
5
Pickens Elementary
Pickens · Elementary
3.5 mi
6
Six Mile Elementary
Six Mile · Elementary
5.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Youth Leadership Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Youth Leadership Academy?
290 students are enrolled at Youth Leadership Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Youth Leadership Academy have?
Youth Leadership Academy has 19.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Youth Leadership Academy serve?
Youth Leadership Academy serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Youth Leadership Academy a charter school?
Youth Leadership Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is Youth Leadership Academy located in?
Youth Leadership Academy is located in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Youth Leadership Academy belong to?
Youth Leadership Academy is part of the SC Public Charter School District school district.
How much does SC Public Charter School District spend per student?
The SC Public Charter School District district spends approximately $1,566,541,379 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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