Youth Academy Parochial School

Youth Academy Parochial School in Sumter, SC, offers an alternative, co–ed Christian program serving 25 students in an undergraduate grade setting.
The school is located in a rural community and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 2 teachers on staff.
Youth Academy Parochial School's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for diversity.
The school provides education within a Christian religious framework in a rural area of Sumter.
Nearby private schools include Sumter Christian School and Berea Junior Academy, offering broader grade spans and enrollment sizes.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Youth Academy Parochial School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 18%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture since September 2004, improved agricultural practices and economic impact in South Carolina.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Youth Academy Parochial School?
Youth Academy Parochial School famous alumni include: Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner of Agriculture since September 2004, improved agricultural practices and economic impact in South Carolina..
When is the application deadline for Youth Academy Parochial School?
The application deadline for Youth Academy Parochial School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,041 for elementary schools and $10,237 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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