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Buist Academy

Charleston, South Carolina · Grades 3 to 8 · Charleston 01

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About Buist Academy

Buist Academy serves grades 3 through 8 as a public school in Charleston, South Carolina. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 521 students enrolled. With about 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.1 students per teacher. Charleston 01 School District runs 83 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city. There are 48 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	103 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone	(843) 724-7750
School district	Charleston 01
Grades	3 to 8
Students (2024-25)	521
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	37
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Charleston County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450144001382). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Buist Academy serve?

Buist Academy serves grades 3 through 8.

How many students attend Buist Academy?

Buist Academy reported 521 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buist Academy?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 521 students and 37 teachers in federal data.

Is Buist Academy a public or charter school?

Buist Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Buist Academy in?

Buist Academy is part of Charleston 01 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/charleston-01-school-district/

Where is Buist Academy located?

Buist Academy is at 103 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401. The phone number is (843) 724-7750.

How many other schools are near Buist Academy?

There are 48 other schools within 5 miles of Buist Academy in our directory.