Riverwalk Academy

Located at 5750 Mount Gallant Road, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Riverwalk Academy is a tight-knit multi-level school that hosts 755 students (grades K through 12), part of SC Public Charter School District. Compared to the state average of about 1,077 students per school, that is 30% below typical.

SC Public Charter School District runs 43 schools in total, collectively educating 21,383 students. Riverwalk Academy is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Riverwalk Academy shows that the largest single group is White, at 75% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 10% Black, 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Riverwalk Academy has 62 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.1:1. The state averages around 13.7:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, census data for York County shows median household earnings sit near $89,095, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, York County runs 69 public schools (combined enrollment of about 52,364 students), of which Riverwalk Academy is one.

The closest other public school is Dutchman Creek Middle, roughly 2.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a residential setting. As a public charter, Riverwalk Academy runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Over the past 7-year window. Riverwalk Academy's enrollment has expanded 53% since 2018, when it stood at 493 (now 755). Over the same period, the Black share declined from 16% to 10%. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 9.6:1 in 2018 to 12.1:1 today.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.