Serving 666 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 666 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School's student population of 666 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
666 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
14%
Black
28%
31%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School's ranking?
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School is ranked #700 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School?
The graduation rate of Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School?
666 students attend Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School?
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School offer ?
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School part of?
Royal Live Oaks Academy Of The Arts And Sciences Charter School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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