Carolina High School is located in Greenville, SC. It is a public and magnet high school in Greenville County School District. It serves ninth through twelfth grade students. The student population comes primarily from students who live in nearby neighborhoods and students who are enrolled in the magnet program.
Serving 976 students in grades 9-12, Carolina Academy (High) ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carolina High serves the southwest part of Greenville, SC, covering an area of approximately 20.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carolina Academy (High) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Carolina Academy (High)'s student population of 976 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
976 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carolina Academy (High) ranks within the top 30% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carolina Academy (High) is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 1118 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
71%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Orange
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolina Academy (High)'s ranking?
Carolina Academy (High) is ranked #263 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Carolina Academy (High) often compared to?
Carolina Academy (High)is often viewed alongside schools like Berea High School, Southside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carolina Academy (High)?
The graduation rate of Carolina Academy (High) is 71%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Carolina Academy (High)?
976 students attend Carolina Academy (High).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Carolina Academy (High) students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carolina Academy (High)?
Carolina Academy (High) has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carolina Academy (High) offer ?
Carolina Academy (High) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carolina Academy (High) part of?
Carolina Academy (High) is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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