Tall Pines STEM Academy

Charter School 382 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Tall Pines STEM Academy, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a specialized educational institution focused on providing a rigorous academic environment rooted in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. The academy is designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills by integrating STEM disciplines into a comprehensive curriculum. By emphasizing hands-on learning and technological proficiency, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, innovation-driven workforce and higher education opportunities in technical fields.

Beyond its academic focus, Tall Pines STEM Academy seeks to cultivate a supportive and forward-thinking community for students in the Aiken area. The school prioritizes an engaging learning experience that encourages curiosity and collaboration, often leveraging its unique facility to provide immersive projects and research-based activities. Through its dedicated emphasis on STEM, the academy serves as a specialized alternative for families seeking to equip their children with the technical expertise and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

382

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tall Pines STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	10
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
322 (84.3 %)
Black
24 (6.3 %)
Two or More
23 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SC Public Charter School District
Phone:	(803)502-1692
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 94