Enrollment
492
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 450391901604 Charter school
Ocsd High School for Health Professions — Orangeburg, SC
Federal NCES profile for Ocsd High School for Health Professions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Limestone Charters Association · South Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ocsd High School for Health Professions compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ocsd High School for Health Professions reports 492 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the South Carolina state mean of 14.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ocsd High School for Health Professions compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against South Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 54% in South Carolina — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 492 Top 43% in South Carolina — larger than 57% of 1,215 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 450391901604
Student demographics
African American 93.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 93.5% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about Ocsd High School for Health Professions
How many students attend Ocsd High School for Health Professions?
Ocsd High School for Health Professions has 492 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orangeburg, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocsd High School for Health Professions?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocsd High School for Health Professions is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocsd High School for Health Professions?
The largest demographic group at Ocsd High School for Health Professions is African American at 93.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Orangeburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocsd High School for Health Professions?
Ocsd High School for Health Professions has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.