SC Public Charter School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 1824 Barnwell Street in Columbia, South Carolina, the SC Public Charter School District functions as an active, independent charter school district providing dynamic public educational options across the state. Located in a small city setting within the vibrant Columbia metropolitan area, this local educational agency oversees an expansive network of 44 operational schools. The district supports a complete learning continuum, delivering comprehensive academic programming that spans from foundational pre-kindergarten classes all the way through 12th-grade high school graduation.

Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a vibrant and diverse community of 21,383 enrolled students. This multicultural student body includes 10,213 White students, 6,499 Black students, 2,836 Hispanic students, and 1,196 multiracial students, alongside Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To effectively guide and nurture this population, the district relies on a dedicated workforce totaling over 5,500 full-time equivalent personnel. This instructional network includes approximately 2,914 full-time teachers, supported by over 315 instructional aides and nearly 2,282 support staff members who together ensure robust academic, administrative, and developmental assistance across every grade level.
44
Total Schools
21,383
Total Students
2,914.2
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SC Public Charter School District
Demographic Student Count
White10,213
Hispanic2,836
Black6,499
Asian502
Two or More1,196
American Indian99
Pacific Islander38
  • White
    10,213 (47.8%)
  • Black
    6,499 (30.4%)
  • Hispanic
    2,836 (13.3%)
  • Two or More
    1,196 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    502 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    99 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    38 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in SC Public Charter School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary19
Middle5
High11
Other10
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:45 Charter Schools
Number of schools:44
Students:21,383*
Teachers (FTE):2,914.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in SC Public Charter School District
Found 45 Schools