York Preparatory Academy

York Preparatory Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1047 Golden Gate Ct,  Rock Hill, SC
4.1
3.5
1,646 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brian Myrup
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
570
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
24
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
46.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
419:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
71.9%
Black
16.9%
Hispanic
4.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#15 Best Charter HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 134 Students
Clemson University 126 Students
College of Charleston 118 Students
Winthrop University 95 Students
Coastal Carolina University 64 Students
Furman University 49 Students
York Technical College 46 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 38 Students
Charleston Southern University 37 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 40 Students
Biology 40 Students
Nursing 30 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Early Childhood Education 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Engineering 11 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 76 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
The best of YPA would be some of the teachers; some teachers would just love to work with you and make sure you understand. Then the worst would be the teachers who are biased and only help the students they like. The reason why it is the school's fault is because a lot of students told the principal, but it seems like nothing has been done.
5.0 Junior
1/26/2023
As a student at York Preparatory Academy it is an outstanding school! Students like myself are presented with amazing opportunities academically and socially!
4.0 Alum
8/30/2022
It was pretty good. Most of the teachers were nice and cared about their jobs and their students. The club and extracurricular life are very rich despite the small school size.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 41 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/30/2023
I had a student at all three sites. The elementary school staff is very friendly. However, they did very little in terms of field trips or extracurricular activities for the students. The Jr high is a JOKE. Parents beware, the turnover is VERY high with the staff (see online for all of the vacancy)....
2.0 parent
11/4/2021
Overall experience with this school is very poor. ELEMENTARY BUILDINGmost parents reviewing are in the elementary building, but the entire schooling changes as you transition to the student union and middle school. If you are needing a school for elementary children, this school is the best choice,...
5.0 parent
8/10/2021
I have a 5th grader and 1st grader that attend YPA. Enrolling them at this school was one of the best decisions as a parent I have ever made. The elementary teachers have all been wonderful. The principals are amazing. There are things I wished were different, but they are minor compared to the over...
1.0 parent
4/18/2020
I will not recomend this school to any student on HS

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York Preparatory Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Rock Hill, SC, in the Rock Hill neighborhood, and is served by the South Carolina Public Charter School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,646 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. York Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $344,673. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riverwalk Academy, Northwestern High School, Lake Pointe Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rock Hill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near York Preparatory Academy.

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