Greenville Senior High Academy

1 Vardy Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 1,729 students in grades 9-12, Greenville Senior High Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 90% (Top 30% in SC)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenville Senior High Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Greenville Senior High Academy's student population of 1,729 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,729 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenville Senior High Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenville Senior High Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#35 out of 1154 schools
(Top 5%)
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77%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greenville Senior High Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greenville Senior High Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Greenville Senior High Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
28%
13%
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Black
24%
31%
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White
44%
48%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Greenville Senior High Academy and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Greenville Senior High Academy and public school graduation rate of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greenville Senior High Academy's ranking?
Greenville Senior High Academy is ranked #35 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Greenville Senior High Academy often compared to?
Greenville Senior High Academyis often viewed alongside schools like J. L. Mann High Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenville Senior High Academy?
The graduation rate of Greenville Senior High Academy is 90%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Greenville Senior High Academy?
1,729 students attend Greenville Senior High Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Greenville Senior High Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenville Senior High Academy?
Greenville Senior High Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenville Senior High Academy offer ?
Greenville Senior High Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenville Senior High Academy part of?
Greenville Senior High Academy is part of Greenville 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Greenville Senior High Academy located?
Greenville Senior High Academy is located in the Green Avenue neighborhood of Greenville, SC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 90% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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