CYRIL B. BUSBEE CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY

Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lexington 02 school district, located in Cayce, SC with about 396 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 28 teachers, Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy, located in Cayce, South Carolina, is a specialized magnet school within the Lexington School District Two system. The academy distinguishes itself by integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with an intensive focus on the fine and performing arts. Students at the school are provided with unique opportunities to explore various creative disciplines—such as visual arts, dance, drama, and music—alongside their core subjects, fostering an environment where creative expression is used as a primary vehicle for learning and critical thinking.

Beyond its focus on the arts, the school is deeply committed to nurturing the "whole child" by emphasizing personal responsibility, academic excellence, and community engagement. By maintaining a culture that values innovation and collaboration, Busbee Creative Arts Academy aims to prepare students not only for success in higher grade levels but also to develop them into well-rounded, expressive individuals. The school serves as a hub for artistic development in the region, drawing students who are eager to blend traditional education with a hands-on, talent-based approach to schooling.

For more information, contact Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy at (803) 739-4070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.