Enrollment
209
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Conway, SC
Hcs Scholars Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Hcs Scholars Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249001752
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hcs Scholars Academy High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hcs Scholars 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, Hcs Scholars Academy High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Conway, SC.
School address
District: Horry 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450249001752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hcs Scholars Academy High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hcs Scholars Academy High
Hcs Scholars Academy High is a small high school in Conway, South Carolina, enrolling 209 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of South Carolina schools and 22% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.4% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the South Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of South Carolina schools, with 209 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Conway's high schools, it stands alongside Conway High (1,724 students): Hcs Scholars Academy High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18.9:1).
Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students) and St. James High (1,826 students) alongside Hcs Scholars Academy High.
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 Hcs Scholars Academy High compares
Hcs Scholars Academy High 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 71% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 91% | - | - |
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.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
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.
Funding equity
$12,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.6%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Hcs Scholars Academy High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horry 01, which includes Hcs Scholars Academy High.
$12,785
Per student
-12%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 36.1%
Federal 16.0%
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 Hcs Scholars Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Forest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. James High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conway High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socastee High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Myrtle Beach High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hcs Scholars Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,673
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Conway
3 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 (~209 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hcs Scholars Academy High
How many students attend Hcs Scholars Academy High?
Hcs Scholars Academy High has 209 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conway, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hcs Scholars Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hcs Scholars 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 Hcs Scholars Academy High?
21.4% of students at Hcs Scholars Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hcs Scholars Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Hcs Scholars Academy High is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Conway, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hcs Scholars Academy High?
Hcs Scholars Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hcs Scholars Academy High rank among high schools in Conway?
By Resource Investment Index, Hcs Scholars Academy High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Conway, 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 Conway on the city page.
Is Hcs Scholars Academy High a good school?
Hcs Scholars Academy High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Horry 01?
Besides Hcs Scholars Academy High, Horry 01 also operates Carolina Forest High (3,176 students), St. James High (1,826 students), and Conway High (1,724 students). See the Horry 01 district page for the complete list.
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