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Carolus Online Academy

1812 Barnwell Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Carolus Online Academy serves 402 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Carolus Online Academy is 0.62, 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
18:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
39%
31%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Carolus Online Academy?
402 students attend Carolus Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carolus Online Academy students are White, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carolus Online Academy?
Carolus Online Academy has a student ration of 18:1, 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-8
What school district is Carolus Online Academy part of?
Carolus Online Academy is part of Sc ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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