Serving 316 students in grades 9-12, Hcs Early College High School ranks in the top 1% 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 70-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hcs Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Hcs Early College High School's student population of 316 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hcs Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hcs Early College High School is 0.70, 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
#10 out of 1095 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
34%
32%
White
39%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hcs Early College High School's ranking?
Hcs Early College High School is ranked #10 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hcs Early College High School often compared to?
Hcs Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. James High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hcs Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Hcs Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hcs Early College High School?
316 students attend Hcs Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hcs Early College High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hcs Early College High School?
Hcs Early College High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hcs Early College High School offer ?
Hcs Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hcs Early College High School part of?
Hcs Early College High School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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