- Enrollment
- 6,152
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Pleasant, SC
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oceanside Collegiate 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 450390901663Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oceanside Collegiate Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oceanside Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oceanside Collegiate Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mount Pleasant, SC.
School address
District: Charter Institute at Erskine · South Carolina
NCES ID 450390901663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Oceanside Collegiate Academy held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 450390901663 · Mount Pleasant, SC High · MID · CHARTER
651 enr · 28.3:1 · 1.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students)
Oceanside Collegiate Academy held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Oceanside Collegiate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sc Connections
Sc Connections Academy
6,152 students
- Cyber Academy
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
3,280 students
- South Carolina 2,180
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
2,180 students
- Gray Collegiat 935
Gray Collegiate Academy
935 students
- Mevers School 772
Mevers School of Excellence
772 students
- This school 651
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
651 students
What this shows Oceanside Collegiate Academy reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oceanside Collegiate Academy compares
Oceanside Collegiate 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 98% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 98% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 98% above state mean
Top 99% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,062
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charter Institute at Erskine reports $20,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oceanside Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sc Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyber Academy of South Carolina | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Carolina Virtual Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray Collegiate Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mevers School of Excellence | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oceanside Collegiate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,280
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Mount Pleasant
1 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oceanside Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Oceanside Collegiate Academy?
Oceanside Collegiate Academy has 651 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Pleasant, SC. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oceanside Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oceanside Collegiate Academy is 28.3:1, which is 98% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oceanside Collegiate Academy?
1.7% of students at Oceanside Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oceanside Collegiate Academy?
Oceanside Collegiate 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 Oceanside Collegiate Academy rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Oceanside Collegiate Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mount Pleasant, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Charter Institute at Erskine?
Besides Oceanside Collegiate Academy, Charter Institute at Erskine also operates Sc Connections Academy (6,152 students), Cyber Academy of South Carolina (3,280 students), and South Carolina Virtual Charter School (2,180 students). See the Charter Institute at Erskine district page for the complete list.