- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conway, SC
Academy of Hope Charter
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Hope Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450249001585Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Hope Charter earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Hope Charter has class sizes smaller than 98% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Hope Charter ranks #2 of 7 schools in Conway, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Academy of Hope Charter shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 450249001585 · Conway, SC Other · SMALL · CHARTER
100 enr · 7.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Academy of Hope Charter shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Academy of Hope Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 100
Academy of Hope Charter
100 students
What this shows Academy of Hope Charter reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Hope Charter compares
Academy of Hope Charter is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 2% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
White 19.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Academy of Hope Charter is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Hope Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Hope Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Conway
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waccamaw Elementary
Standard public school
1,047 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pee Dee Elementary
Standard public school
927 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Homewood Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 14:1 students per teacher
South Conway Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Conway Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Kingston Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Hope Charter
How many students attend Academy of Hope Charter?
Academy of Hope Charter has 100 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conway, SC. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Hope Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Hope Charter is 7.7:1, which is 46% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 51% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Hope Charter?
100.0% of students at Academy of Hope Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Hope Charter?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Hope Charter is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Conway, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Hope Charter?
Academy of Hope Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Hope Charter rank among schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Hope Charter ranks #2 of 7 schools in Conway, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conway on the city page.
What other schools are in Horry 01?
Besides Academy of Hope Charter, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.