PRESTIGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Prestige Preparatory Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in North Charleston, SC with about 61 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 5 teachers, Prestige Preparatory Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Prestige Preparatory Academy, located at 415 Avenue F in North Charleston, South Carolina, is a public charter school that serves students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the public school system, the academy focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment designed to prepare middle school students for success in high-performing high schools and, eventually, post-secondary education. The school emphasizes a structured culture, small class sizes, and a commitment to closing the achievement gap for students in the local community.
The academy’s educational model is built upon high expectations for both academic performance and personal character. By integrating a challenging curriculum with personalized support, Prestige Preparatory aims to foster a college-preparatory mindset from an early age. The school plays a significant role in the North Charleston educational landscape by offering families an alternative to traditional district schools, focusing on intensive instruction and a supportive community atmosphere to ensure that every student is equipped with the foundational skills necessary for long-term academic and career success.
For more information, contact Prestige Preparatory Academy at (843) 900-7722 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 900-7722
PRESTIGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in North Charleston, SC with about 61 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Charleston 01 - District:
- Charleston 01
- Total Students:
- 61
- Teachers:
- 5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 61 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRESTIGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Male
- 100.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.