Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
420 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
420
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 114 |
| Hispanic | 97 |
| Black | 165 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black165 (39.3 %)
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White114 (27.1 %)
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Hispanic97 (23.1 %)
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Two or More29 (6.9 %)
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Asian14 (3.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Lexington 02 |
| Phone: | (803)739-4070 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 420 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 30.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
133
Grade 7
149
Grade 8
138
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 133 |
| Grade 7 | 149 |
| Grade 8 | 138 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 210 | 50% |
| Male | 210 | 50% |
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