American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu

American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campus is a K-12 charter school in Lexington, SC, serving 1,979 students under the Charter Institute at Erskine district.

This school stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 98.1% for the 2024-2025 school year, far exceeding the state average of 86.7%, and it maintains a remarkable 0.0% dropout rate. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1, class sizes are smaller than many nearby schools, which likely supports strong academic performance. The school excels in English Language Arts, with 4th-grade proficiency at 73.6% compared to the state's 65.4%, and its English 2 End-of-Course exam results reached 98.34% proficiency in 2024-2025, outpacing the state by nearly 12 points. When compared to other local charter options, this school performs notably better—for instance, Clear Dot Charter School shows just 40.5% proficiency in 3rd-grade ELA versus ALA's 65.1%, and Carolus Online Academy has a 52.4% graduation rate compared to ALA's 98.1%.

However, there are areas that need attention. Middle school math proficiency drops significantly, with 6th-grade math at 30.2% versus the state's 40.9%, suggesting a transition challenge from elementary to middle grades. English 1 EOCEP scores have also declined sharply from 89.23% in 2023-2024 to 52.17% in 2025-2026, though the school still hovers near district averages. Chronic absenteeism sits at 17.6%, which is below the state's 22.3% but higher than the district's 11.5%. At $11,553 per student, the school spends less than Clear Dot Charter School ($12,810) while achieving far better outcomes, indicating efficient use of resources. Overall, this school is a strong choice for families prioritizing high graduation rates and literacy skills, though parents of middle schoolers should be aware of the math challenges.