Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership's student population of 410 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership is 0.54, 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
#753 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
18%
14%
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Black
65%
31%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/73000/72738/the-cleveland-academy-of-leadership-chart-b6QLWuR.png)
White
9%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/73000/72738/the-cleveland-academy-of-leadership-chart-sYjA1b.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership's ranking?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership is ranked #753 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership often compared to?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadershipis often viewed alongside schools like Mary H. Wright Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership?
410 students attend The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership offer ?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership part of?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership is part of Spartanburg 07 School District.
In what neighborhood is The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership located?
The Cleveland Academy Of Leadership is located in the Northside neighborhood of Spartanburg, SC.
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