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 983 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carolina Academy (High)'s student population of 983 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Carolina Academy (High) ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carolina Academy (High) is 0.60, 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
#290 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
55%
14%
Black
29%
31%
White
12%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolina Academy (High)'s ranking?
Carolina Academy (High) is ranked #290 out of 1,154 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 Southside High School, Berea High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 72%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Carolina Academy (High)?
983 students attend Carolina Academy (High).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Carolina Academy (High) students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carolina Academy (High)?
Carolina Academy (High) has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than 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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