- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greenville, SC
Greenville Senior High Academy
Federal NCES profile for Greenville Senior High Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450231000564
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenville Senior High Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #5 of 9
- high schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenville Senior High Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Senior High Academy ranks #5 of 9 high schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Greenville Senior High Academy held near 1,791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.9 → 92.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 450231000564 · Greenville, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,730 enr · 20.1:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Greenville Senior High Academy held near 1,791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.9 → 92.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Greenville Senior High Academy 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
Greenville Senior High Academy
1,730 students
What this shows Greenville Senior High Academy reports 1,730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenville Senior High Academy compares
Greenville Senior High 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 24% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,730 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,730
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.8%
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
Counselors6.4 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
477
in-school suspensions + 230 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Greenville Senior High Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 Greenville Senior High Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenville Senior High Academy'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
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
Carolina Academy (High)
Standard public school
976 students 17.4:1 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 (~1,730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenville Senior High Academy
How many students attend Greenville Senior High Academy?
Greenville Senior High Academy has 1,730 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,729 (2022-23) → 1,791 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenville Senior High Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenville Senior High Academy is 20.1:1, which is 41% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenville Senior High Academy?
56.5% of students at Greenville Senior High Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenville Senior High Academy?
The largest demographic group at Greenville Senior High Academy is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenville Senior High Academy?
Greenville Senior High Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Greenville Senior High Academy rank among high schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenville Senior High Academy ranks #5 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 Greenville Senior High Academy, 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.