ROBERT SMALLS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

Robert Smalls International Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, located in Beaufort, SC with about 708 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 64 teachers, Robert Smalls International Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Robert Smalls International Academy, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, is a unique public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it emphasizes a global-minded curriculum that encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners. The school’s academic model is designed to foster critical thinking and cultural awareness, integrating international standards into the traditional state curriculum to prepare students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its rigorous academic focus, Robert Smalls International Academy is deeply rooted in its community, named in honor of the historic Beaufort figure Robert Smalls, who was an enslaved man who escaped to freedom and later served as a U.S. Congressman. The school culture emphasizes character development, service learning, and community involvement. With a dedicated faculty and a diverse student body, the academy strives to create an inclusive environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential through inquiry-based learning and collaborative projects.

For more information, contact Robert Smalls International Academy at (843) 322-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.