Greenville Senior High Academy

1 Vardy Street
Greenville, SC 29601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12, Greenville Senior High Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in SC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • 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 1,634 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,634 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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School Rankings

Greenville Senior High Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,095 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#57 out of 1095 schools
(Top 10%)
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61%
39%
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87%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
28%
12%
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Black
24%
32%
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White
44%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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80%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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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 Greenville Senior High Academy's ranking?
Greenville Senior High Academy is ranked #57 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenville Senior High Academy?
The graduation rate of Greenville Senior High Academy is 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Greenville Senior High Academy?
1,634 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 19:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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