Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy

442 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.
442
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Demographic Student Count
White128
Hispanic102
Black161
Asian21
Two or More28
American Indian2
  • Black
    161 (36.4%)
  • White
    128 (29.0%)
  • Hispanic
    102 (23.1%)
  • Two or More
    28 (6.3%)
  • Asian
    21 (4.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
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: 442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 152
Grade 7 151
Grade 8 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Grade Student Count
Grade 6152
Grade 7151
Grade 8139
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cyril B. Busbee Creative Arts Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21849.3%
Male22450.7%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)