- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orangeburg, SC
Ocsd High School for Health Professions
Federal NCES profile for Ocsd High School for Health Professions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450391901604Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocsd High School for Health Professions earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Orangeburg · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 492
- students enrolled
Ocsd High School for Health Professions has class sizes larger than 89% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocsd High School for Health Professions ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Orangeburg, SC.
School address
District: Limestone Charters Association · South Carolina
NCES ID 450391901604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Ocsd High School for Health Professions grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 450391901604 · Orangeburg, SC High · SMALL · CHARTER
492 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Horse Creek Academy (1,392 students)
Ocsd High School for Health Professions grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ocsd High School for Health Professions in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horse Creek Ac
Horse Creek Academy
1,392 students
- This school 492
Ocsd High School for Health Professions
492 students
- Coastal Leader 198
Coastal Leadership Academy
198 students
What this shows Ocsd High School for Health Professions reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocsd High School for Health Professions compares
Ocsd High School for Health Professions 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Ocsd High School for Health Professions is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
How Ocsd High School for Health Professions Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Creek Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coastal Leadership Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocsd High School for Health Professions's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools in Orangeburg
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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), up 35.
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 17.6:1, which is 23% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ocsd High School for Health Professions rank among public schools in Orangeburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocsd High School for Health Professions ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Orangeburg, 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 Orangeburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Limestone Charters Association?
Besides Ocsd High School for Health Professions, Limestone Charters Association also operates Horse Creek Academy (1,392 students) and Coastal Leadership Academy (198 students). See the Limestone Charters Association district page for the complete list.