- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
High Point Academy
Federal NCES profile for High Point Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450390101639Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Point Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #10 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
High Point Academy has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Academy ranks #10 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Sc Public Charter School District · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390101639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
High Point Academy held near 1,250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 94.3 → 92.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 450390101639 · Spartanburg, SC Other · MID · CHARTER
1,208 enr · 12.9:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: York Preparatory Academy (1,672 students)
High Point Academy held near 1,250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 94.3 → 92.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
High Point Academy 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
- This school
High Point Academy
1,208 students
- Green Charter
Green Charter School
998 students
- Riverwalk Acad
Riverwalk Academy
755 students
What this shows High Point Academy reports 1,208 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Point Academy compares
High Point 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▼ 17% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,208
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
African American 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, High Point Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High Point Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legacy Early College | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridges Preparatory School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverwalk Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Point Academy'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
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
The Cleveland Academy of Leadership
Standard public school
521 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,208 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Point Academy
How many students attend High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has 1,208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,251 (2022-23) → 1,250 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Academy is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at High Point Academy?
61.2% of students at High Point Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Point Academy?
The largest demographic group at High Point Academy is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 High Point Academy rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, High Point Academy ranks #10 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Sc Public Charter School District?
Besides High Point Academy, 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.