- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Simpsonville, SC
Green Upstate High School
Federal NCES profile for Green Upstate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450390101745Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Upstate High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Simpsonville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Upstate High School has class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Upstate High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Simpsonville, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Green Upstate High School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+28.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 450390101745 · Simpsonville, SC High · SMALL · CHARTER
390 enr · 19.5:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
Green Upstate High School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+28.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Green Upstate High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Preparato
York Preparatory Academy
1,672 students
- Legacy Early C
Legacy Early College
1,592 students
- Bridges Prepar
Bridges Preparatory School
1,472 students
- High Point Aca
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- This school 390
Green Upstate High School
390 students
What this shows Green Upstate High School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Upstate High School compares
Green Upstate High School is a growing 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 72% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Green Upstate High School is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
District finance for Sc Public Charter School District reports $23,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Green Upstate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Point Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Upstate High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Simpsonville
2 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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Green Upstate High School
How many students attend Green Upstate High School?
Green Upstate High School has 390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Simpsonville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Upstate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Upstate High School is 19.5:1, which is 36% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Upstate High School?
21.0% of students at Green Upstate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Upstate High School?
The largest demographic group at Green Upstate High School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Simpsonville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Upstate High School?
Green Upstate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Green Upstate High School rank among high schools in Simpsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Upstate High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Simpsonville, 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 Simpsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides Green Upstate High School, Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students), Legacy Early College (1,592 students), and Bridges Preparatory School (1,472 students). See the Sc Public Charter School District district page for the complete list.