James Byrnes Freshman Academy
School Overview
James Byrnes Freshman Academy is a public school located in Duncan, South Carolina. It is a school in Spartanburg School District 5 district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 89% of students are proficient in Math learning and 79% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 641 students through grade 9 to 9. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 38 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 641 students are attending James Byrnes Freshman Academy. By gender, there are 316 and 325 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
James Byrnes Freshman Academy offers the gifted and talented program. Total 157 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Black | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| White | 131 | 60 | 71 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 157 | 70 | 87 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 38 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James Byrnes Freshman Academy and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 94.7% of teachers are certified. 92.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 38 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 36 | 94.7% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 5.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.6% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 321 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 17,935 Households |
| Population | 48,289 |
| Male | 23,498 |
| Female | 24,867 |
| Child Population | 14,903 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,221 Units |
| Average House Value | $160,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $863 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,517 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.07% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
James Byrnes Freshman Academy offers 2 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 39 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 2 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 41 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Spartanburg 05
In Spartanburg 05, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.