- Enrollment
- 3,176
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450249001752
👥 S:T ratio 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Conway · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Hcs Scholars Academy High grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+40.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 450249001752 · Conway, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 17.4:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Carolina Forest High (3,176 students)
Hcs Scholars Academy High grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (+40.5%). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hcs Scholars Academy High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carolina Fores
Carolina Forest High
3,176 students
- St. James High
St. James High
1,826 students
- Conway High
Conway High
1,724 students
- Socastee High
Socastee High
1,720 students
- North Myrtle B
North Myrtle Beach High
1,673 students
- This school 209
Hcs Scholars Academy High
209 students
What this shows Hcs Scholars Academy High reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hcs Scholars Academy High compares
Hcs Scholars Academy High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,222
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
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.
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
District finance for Horry 01 reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~209 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), up 53.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.