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Whetstone Academy Llc is a rural alternative all–boys school in Mountain Rest, SC, serving grades 5 through 9 with a total enrollment of 21 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 4 full–time teachers supporting its nonsectarian academic programs.
Founded in 2011, Whetstone Academy operates on a 57–acre campus in a rural setting, providing education focused on middle school and early high school years.
Approximately 10% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
Whetstone Academy is a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools, supporting its alternative educational approach in the Mountain Rest community.
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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