Youth Leadership Academy

Public, Charter 6-8

 698 Concord Church Road
       Pickens, SC  29671


(864) 898-4511

District: School Public Charter School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
30th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,474 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
5.2%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8% Help


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Compare Details Youth Leadership Academy ranks better than 90.8% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the School Public Charter School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (5.2%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the School Public Charter School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Youth Leadership Academy is 15.1. 1 middle schools in the School Public Charter School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Youth Leadership Academy is $11,474, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the School Public Charter School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Youth Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Youth Leadership Academy 30th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Youth Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School Public Charter School District:

SchoolDigger ranks School Public Charter School District 23rd of 77 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Youth Leadership Academy

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Rank History for all students at Youth Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 93.99 9th 291 96.9%
2015 89.88 23rd 301 92.4%
2016 92.54 18th 303 94.1%
2017 88.36 28th 317 91.2%
2018 91.71 22nd 303 92.7%
2019 88.29 33rd 315 89.5%
2021 95.15 17th 311 94.5%
2022 92.44 19th 310 93.9%
2023 88.80 30th 325 90.8%
See the entire list of South Carolina Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Youth Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.44 6th 288 97.9%
2022 91.93 15th 300 95.0%
2023 92.70 16th 313 94.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Youth Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.50 12th 281 95.7%
2019 82.41 48th 296 83.8%
2021 95.30 13th 279 95.3%
2022 91.77 19th 290 93.4%
2023 86.32 36th 299 88.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Youth Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.40 77th 182 57.7%
2023 75.90 29th 185 84.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Youth Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.22 17th 284 94.0%
2019 95.14 15th 296 94.9%
2021 95.46 14th 279 95.0%
2022 91.59 23rd 292 92.1%
2023 89.23 27th 303 91.1%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Youth Leadership Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.05 46th 250 81.6%
2019 68.62 83rd 258 67.8%
2021 82.18 35th 244 85.7%
2022 79.26 44th 249 82.3%
2023 72.33 64th 260 75.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 4, 2014

Open Quote Wonderful environment with very caring teachers! They push our students to be the best that they can. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Youth Leadership Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48
2014 91 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 94
2015 113 1 1 4 1 0 1 0 121
2016 132 1 2 7 0 0 1 0 143
2017 133 0 0 7 0 0 3 0 143
2018 138 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 144
2019 133 2 0 7 0 1 2 0 145
2020 135 3 0 4 0 1 2 0 145
2021 176 4 2 9 0 1 3 0 195
2022 220 2 2 11 0 0 4 0 239
2023 260 5 2 15 0 0 5 0 287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Youth Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 48 3.5 13.7 0
2014 94 6.3 14.9 0
2015 121 8.0 15.1 14.9
2016 143 9.0 15.8 16.8
2017 143 8.7 16.4 6.3
2018 144 9.5 15.1 6.3
2019 145 10.0 14.5 8.3
2020 145 9.0 16.1 11.7
2021 195 12.0 16.2 12.8
2022 239 17.0 14.0 7.5
2023 287 19.0 15.1 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Youth Leadership Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 48 3.5 13.7 0
2014 94 6.3 14.9 0
2015 121 8.0 15.1 14.9
2016 143 9.0 15.8 16.8
2017 143 8.7 16.4 6.3
2018 144 9.5 15.1 6.3
2019 145 10.0 14.5 8.3
2020 145 9.0 16.1 11.7
2021 195 12.0 16.2 12.8
2022 239 17.0 14.0 7.5
2023 287 19.0 15.1 8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Youth Leadership Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $46 (0.5%) $332 (3.8%) $379 (4.4%) $65 (0.7%) $8,252 (94.9%) $8,317 (95.6%) $8,696
2023 $1,145 (10.0%) $107 (0.9%) $1,252 (10.9%) $127 (1.1%) $10,095 (88.0%) $10,222 (89.1%) $11,474

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Youth Leadership Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 30th of 325 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Science (Youth Leadership Academy)75.557.6
 17.9%
   6th Grade Science (School Public Charter School District)49.646.8
 2.8%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Youth Leadership Academy)64.671.7
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)46.961.4
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Youth Leadership Academy)65.343.4
 21.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)45.437
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Youth Leadership Academy)51.177.1
 26%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)50.657.8
 7.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Youth Leadership Academy)53.261.5
 8.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)36.835
 1.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Youth Leadership Academy)62.582.6
 20.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School Public Charter School District)51.361.3
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Youth Leadership Academy)54.253.2
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (School Public Charter School District)34.435.9
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Youth Leadership Academy)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (School Public Charter School District)64.272.3
 8.1%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students145287
 97.9%
African American25
 150%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic715
 114.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White133260
 95.5%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.3%8%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Youth Leadership Academy

Yes. Youth Leadership Academy ranks in the top 9.2% of South Carolina middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Youth Leadership Academy.

Students at Youth Leadership Academy are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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