Scholars Academy is a four-year public high school institution located in Conway, South Carolina at Coastal Carolina University. The school was established as part of Horry County Schools for gifted education in 2003. It was named the number one high school in South Carolina for the 2023-2024 school year.
Hcs Scholars Academy High School serves 209 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5% in SC)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hcs Scholars Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hcs Scholars Academy High School's student population of 209 students has grown by 344% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hcs Scholars Academy High School is 0.41, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
4%
31%
White
76%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hcs Scholars Academy High School?
209 students attend Hcs Scholars Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hcs Scholars Academy High School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hcs Scholars Academy High School?
Hcs Scholars Academy High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hcs Scholars Academy High School offer ?
Hcs Scholars Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hcs Scholars Academy High School part of?
Hcs Scholars Academy High School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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