- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenville, SC
Carolina Academy (High)
Federal NCES profile for Carolina Academy (High), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000562
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carolina Academy (High) earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carolina Academy (High) has class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carolina Academy (High) ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Carolina Academy (High) shrank from 1,047 students in 2022-23 to 983 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 450231000562 · Greenville, SC High · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 17.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Carolina Academy (High) shrank from 1,047 students in 2022-23 to 983 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carolina Academy (High) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school
Carolina Academy (High)
976 students
What this shows Carolina Academy (High) reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carolina Academy (High) compares
Carolina Academy (High) 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$12,375
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
233
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
African American 29.5%
White 11.5%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Carolina Academy (High) is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carolina Academy (High) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carolina Academy (High)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Greenville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
J. L. Mann High Academy
Standard public school
2,013 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Wade Hampton High
Standard public school
1,790 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Greenville Senior High Academy
Standard public school
1,730 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Berea High
Standard public school
1,250 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Southside High
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Powdersville High
Standard public school
1,024 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~976 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carolina Academy (High)
How many students attend Carolina Academy (High)?
Carolina Academy (High) has 976 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 983 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Academy (High)?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Academy (High) is 17.4:1, which is 22% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carolina Academy (High)?
100.0% of students at Carolina Academy (High) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolina Academy (High)?
The largest demographic group at Carolina Academy (High) is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolina Academy (High)?
Carolina Academy (High) has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Carolina Academy (High) rank among high schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carolina Academy (High) ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Carolina Academy (High), Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.