Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts's student population of 524 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
42%
12%
Black
15%
32%
White
36%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts's ranking?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts is ranked #389 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts often compared to?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Hilton Head Island Elementary School, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts?
524 students attend Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts offer ?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts part of?
Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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