Charleston Progressive Academy is a public magnet school that proudly serves close to 300 students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. With small class sizes and a focused curriculum, students receive a hands-on education from experienced and passionate teachers.
The school was founded by two retired Charleston County teachers in 1997 when they saw a need to serve the hardworking students in their community, and teachers and staff today still hold true to those founding values.
Although the campus has grown significantly over the years, Charleston Progressive Academy was originally housed in the historic Courtenay Building near Wragg Mall, and returned to the building in 2013 after significant renovations of the facility.
This magnet school focuses on leadership, and teachers set personal mastery and responsibility as top priorities for students at Charleston Progressive Academy. Enrollment is decided through a lottery system where students in Charleston County apply and are selected to attend the school. However, there are certain enrollment priorities like having a sibling who is already enrolled at the school.
Special events throughout the year include the fifth grade photography project, Literacy Week and Red Ribbon Week. Students and faculty also dedicate a considerable amount time and effort into clubs and community events to promote personal leadership.
Located at the north end of the Mazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood, the campus is centrally located less than two miles from Gadsdenboro Park, Liberty Square and the heart of Charleston.
Charleston Progressive
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
382 Meeting St,
Charleston, SC
Charleston County School District
School Details
Head of School
Wanda Wright-sheats
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
B
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
266:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Black
97.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
White
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/29/2015
All situations are taken care the correct way and tooken to higher authority if necessary.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/29/2014
My 3 daughters have attended CPA since kindergarten. The teachers and staff members all care about their well being as well as their success in school. One of my daughters had difficulty with reading and math. Immediately a teacher was assigned to assist her in comprehension. Also, I love the Saturd...
4/29/2014
I'm so appreciative of the fact that Charleston Progressive Academy is implementing the Leader in Me program! My four year old comes home proclaiming that she must be proactive and clean up her toys! Imagine that! Additionally, she tells my husband how he must put first things first before he watche...
4/29/2014
I am proud to be an educational family member of Charleston Progressive Academy, and would highly recommend it to any family with high educational expectations for their children. As a fitness and leadership school we strive to set a foundation of high academic standards, and then we put our student...
4/29/2014
Charleston Progressive Academy is excited about being a part of the Stephen Covey Leader In Me(LIM) Schools. We are also a Personalize Mastery school and the two initiatives integrate to be a guiding focus socially, academically, and emotionally for students and staff. 7 Habits of Effective People h...
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Charleston Progressive is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Charleston, SC and is served by the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 235 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Charleston Progressive has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,630,602. Discover additional schools in the area, like Burke High School, Military Magnet Academy, Harvest Time International Academy, and more. Learn more about what Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Charleston Progressive.