- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rock Hill, SC
South Pointe High
Federal NCES profile for South Pointe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450387001004
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pointe High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pointe High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pointe High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
South Pointe High held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.1 → 77.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 450387001004 · Rock Hill, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,128 enr · 13.8:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
South Pointe High held near 1,181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.1 → 77.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Pointe High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Hill High
Rock Hill High
1,980 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High
1,822 students
- This school
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- Cherry Park El
Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion
806 students
What this shows South Pointe High reports 1,128 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pointe High compares
South Pointe High 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 26% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,128 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,128
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.6%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, South Pointe High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York 03 reports $14,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pointe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherry Park Elementary School of Language Immersion | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pointe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Rock Hill
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 (~1,128 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Pointe High
How many students attend South Pointe High?
South Pointe High has 1,128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 1,196 (2022-23) → 1,181 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pointe High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pointe High is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% 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 South Pointe High?
54.5% of students at South Pointe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pointe High?
The largest demographic group at South Pointe High is African American at 58.6% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pointe High?
South Pointe High 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 South Pointe High rank among high schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pointe High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Rock Hill, 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 Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides South Pointe High, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and Dutchman Creek Middle (856 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.