Serving 1,250 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, High Point Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Point Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
High Point Academy's student population of 1,250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
School Rankings
High Point Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Point Academy is 0.55, 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
#536 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
20%
31%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Point Academy's ranking?
High Point Academy is ranked #536 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are High Point Academy often compared to?
High Point Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Spartanburg Preparatory School, Green Charter School Spartanburg by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of High Point Academy?
The graduation rate of High Point Academy is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend High Point Academy?
1,250 students attend High Point Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of High Point Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does High Point Academy offer ?
High Point Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is High Point Academy part of?
High Point Academy is part of Sc Public Charter School District.
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