Carolus Online Academy

101 Westpark Boulevard Suite C
Columbia, SC 29210
Carolus Online Academy serves 1,786 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,786 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carolus Online Academy's student population of 1,786 students has grown by 344% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 190% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,786 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Carolus Online Academy is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
36%
31%
White
47%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sc Public Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Carolus Online Academy?
1,786 students attend Carolus Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Carolus Online Academy students are White, 36% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carolus Online Academy?
Carolus Online Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carolus Online Academy offer ?
Carolus Online Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Carolus Online Academy part of?
Carolus Online Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,786 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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