PALMETTO YOUTH ACADEMY CHARTER

Palmetto Youth Academy Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Florence 01 school district, located in Florence, SC with about 97 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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.

Palmetto Youth Academy Charter, located in Florence, South Carolina, is a public charter school designed to serve students who may benefit from an alternative, structured educational environment. The school focuses on providing a personalized academic experience, often catering to students who have faced challenges in traditional school settings or who are seeking a smaller, more supportive learning atmosphere. By operating as a charter institution, the academy maintains the flexibility to tailor its curriculum and teaching strategies to better meet the unique developmental and educational needs of its student body.

Beyond standard academics, the academy places a significant emphasis on student accountability, character development, and personal growth. The school’s environment is generally geared toward fostering a sense of discipline and responsibility, helping students stay on track toward graduation and future success. By providing a combination of rigorous coursework and targeted behavioral support, Palmetto Youth Academy aims to empower its students to overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary life.

For more information, contact Palmetto Youth Academy Charter at (843) 679-7070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29506
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PALMETTO YOUTH ACADEMY CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Florence, SC with about 97 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Florence 01
District:
Florence 01
Total Students:
97
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 97 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMETTO YOUTH ACADEMY CHARTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.0%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.