Palmetto Youth Academy Charter

1209 North Douglas Street
Florence, SC 29501

Charter School 54 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Palmetto Youth Academy Charter, located in Florence, South Carolina, is a public charter school designed to serve students who may benefit from an alternative, structured educational environment. The school focuses on providing a personalized academic experience, often catering to students who have faced challenges in traditional school settings or who are seeking a smaller, more supportive learning atmosphere. By operating as a charter institution, the academy maintains the flexibility to tailor its curriculum and teaching strategies to better meet the unique developmental and educational needs of its student body.

Beyond standard academics, the academy places a significant emphasis on student accountability, character development, and personal growth. The school’s environment is generally geared toward fostering a sense of discipline and responsibility, helping students stay on track toward graduation and future success. By providing a combination of rigorous coursework and targeted behavioral support, Palmetto Youth Academy aims to empower its students to overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills necessary for post-secondary life.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmetto Youth Academy Charter
Demographic	Student Count
Black	53
Two or More	1

Black
53 (98.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Florence 01
Phone:	(843)679-7070
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	54
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 5