LEGACY EARLY COLLEGE

Legacy Early College is a Title I public charter school that is part of the SC Public Charter School District school district, located in Greenville, SC with about 1,356 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 92 teachers, Legacy Early College 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.

Legacy Early College, located on Woodside Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is defined by its rigorous, college-preparatory focus, aiming to bridge the achievement gap by providing high-quality educational opportunities to students in under-resourced communities. By integrating a strong academic curriculum with a culture of high expectations, the institution seeks to ensure that every student is prepared not just for graduation, but for long-term success in higher education and their future careers.

A central component of the school’s identity is its "Early College" model, which allows high school students to earn transferable college credits while completing their diploma requirements. This partnership with local institutions of higher education provides students with a unique head start, effectively reducing the time and cost associated with obtaining a college degree. By fostering a scholarly environment that emphasizes personal responsibility, community engagement, and academic excellence, Legacy Early College serves as a pivotal educational anchor in the Greenville community, dedicated to putting its students on a clear path toward upward social and economic mobility.

For more information, contact Legacy Early College at (864) 248-0646 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.