Enrollment
390
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Upstate High School compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Upstate High School
Green Upstate High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Simpsonville, South Carolina, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 95% of South Carolina schools and 36% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the South Carolina average.
Enrollment of 390 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 67/100).
The surrounding Sc Public Charter School District spends $22,523 per pupil, 55% above the South Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Simpsonville's high schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest High (1,894 students): Green Upstate High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 17.1:1).
Sc Public Charter School District also operates York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students) and Legacy Early College (1,592 students) alongside Green Upstate High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Green Upstate High School compares
Green Upstate High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sc Public Charter School District, which includes Green Upstate High School.
$22,523
Per student
+55%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.8%
State 80.6%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Green Upstate High School a good school?
Green Upstate High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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