Colleton Preparatory Academy Walterboro, SC

SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Colleton Preparatory Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school for students in grades K-4 through 12, serving Walterboro, Colleton County, and surrounding areas. The school opened in 1966 (as John C. Calhoun Academy) and graduated its first senior class in 1968. In 1990, the name changed to Colleton Preparatory Academy.

MISSION STATEMENT
Colleton Preparatory Academy seeks to provide a challenging 21st century college preparatory curriculum that prepares students to meet the academic demands of post-secondary education as well as to become responsible, productive citizens. Emphasis is placed on rigorous academics, fine arts, interscholastic athletics, technology, and a commitment to service and leadership. Students are encouraged to develop and achieve their full potential in all areas of intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.

QUICK FACTS

Founded: 1966
Current enrollment: 242 (K-12), 75 (9-12)
Grades Served: K4-12
Average class size is 15.
32 faculty members, 50% with more than a decade of experience; 33% hold advanced degrees.
Average SAT for top 25% (Class of 2011): 1226; top 50% is 1132
AP Courses Offered: 4
WiFi campus with 3 computer labs
Smart Board, E-Pad and E-Text Book technology
CEEB Code: 412-045
Scholarship/FA available

ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIPS
Colleton Preparatory Academy is accredited at the Advanced level, the highest evaluation given, by the South Carolina Independent School Association and has maintained that distinction since it was first offered. The Academy has also been a member of the Palmetto Association of Independent Schools, and through that organization is affiliated with the National Association of Independent Schools.

CPA Students and Faculty
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