Legion Collegiate Academy, home of the Lancers, serves high school students in a safe, small, family centered environment. Students at Legion strive to achieve success through a rigorous Honors and Dual Enrollment curriculum as well as our Elite Athletic Program. Our partnerships with the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, York Technical College, and Winthrop University provide students an opportunity to graduate with up to 60 hours of transferrable Dual Enrollment credit and/or an Associates Degree. Our split schedule model provides students many opportunities for leadership development, service to community, part time employment, athletic development, and personal growth as we strive to serve the whole child. Our enrollment of over 600 students remains stable as our wait list grows yearly..
The success of our model is evidenced through our Class of 2026. Legion had a 100% high school graduation rate. 60% of the Class of 25 graduated with GPAs over 4.0. Forty four students completed high school with over 48 hours of Dual Enrollment credit. Twenty three students earned Associates Degrees and 3 earned Professional Trade certificates from our college partners, York Technical and the University of SC at Lancaster, Athletic success was reflected by 61% of our senior athletes signing letters of intent to play at the collegiate level.
Our Freshman Academy provides an anchor for our newest Lancers. This program allows students to transition to high school expectations with ease and is filled with opportunities to develop life and career characteristics supporting the Profile of a High School graduate. Through collaboration, problem solving and student driven projects, students apply higher order thinking and complete the Academy with a greater sense of self and the grit required to continue in our elite program. Many complete their freshman year ready to begin Dual Enrollment by the second semester of their sophomore year.
Our unique initiative, Lancer Life, addresses the social/emotional/wellness needs of our students. The Connection, available to all Lancers and their families, has provided assistance with mental health needs, family guidance, career counseling, safety, and college preparation opportunities such as Capstone for our Senior Class. The Class of 2026 contributed over 7500 hours of service to our community outside of their individual Capstone projects.
As we move forward into a new year, Legion is proud to maintain an exceptional staff of highly qualified and dedicated faculty and coaches. The best is yet to be as we continue to grow a rich history of service to others, success, and pride.
Onward Lancers! Swords Up!
