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.
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 679-7070
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
- 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
* 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 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.