- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aiken, SC
Aiken Scholars Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aiken Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450072001708
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aiken Scholars Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Aiken · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 29.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Aiken Scholars Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken Scholars Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Aiken, SC.
School address
District: Aiken 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450072001708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Aiken Scholars Academy held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 450072001708 · Aiken, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 29.3:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: North Augusta High (1,645 students)
Aiken Scholars Academy held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Aiken Scholars Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Augusta
North Augusta High
1,645 students
- Midland Valley
Midland Valley High
1,558 students
- South Aiken Hi
South Aiken High
1,349 students
- Aiken High
Aiken High
1,097 students
- Silver Bluff H
Silver Bluff High
756 students
- This school 176
Aiken Scholars Academy
176 students
What this shows Aiken Scholars Academy reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aiken Scholars Academy compares
Aiken Scholars Academy held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 29.3:1 | ▲ 105% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 81% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,967
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Aiken Scholars Academy is about as mixed as the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aiken 01 reports $11,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aiken Scholars Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Augusta High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midland Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Bluff High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aiken Scholars Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,558
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Aiken
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aiken Scholars Academy
How many students attend Aiken Scholars Academy?
Aiken Scholars Academy has 176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aiken, SC. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiken Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aiken Scholars Academy is 29.3:1, which is 105% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aiken Scholars Academy?
14.3% of students at Aiken Scholars Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aiken Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aiken Scholars Academy is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Aiken, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aiken Scholars Academy?
Aiken Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aiken Scholars Academy rank among high schools in Aiken?
By Resource Investment Index, Aiken Scholars Academy ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Aiken, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Aiken on the city page.
What other schools are in Aiken 01?
Besides Aiken Scholars Academy, Aiken 01 also operates North Augusta High (1,645 students), Midland Valley High (1,558 students), and South Aiken High (1,349 students). See the Aiken 01 district page for the complete list.