- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rock Hill, SC
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450387001141
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools.
- #6 of 14
- schools in Rock Hill · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies has class sizes smaller than 79% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies ranks #6 of 14 schools in Rock Hill, SC.
School address
District: York 03 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450387001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 450387001141 · Rock Hill, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Hill High (1,980 students)
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies 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
- South Pointe H
South Pointe High
1,128 students
- Dutchman Creek
Dutchman Creek Middle
856 students
- W. C. Sullivan
W. C. Sullivan Middle
827 students
- This school 431
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies
431 students
What this shows Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies compares
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.2%
White 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
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 Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dutchman Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W. C. Sullivan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies'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
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Rock Hill
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
York Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
1,672 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Riverwalk Academy
Standard public school
755 students 12:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Old Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mount Holly Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elementary
Standard public school
487 students 11.9:1 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies
How many students attend Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rock Hill, SC. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is 12:1, which is 16% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 24% 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 Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
100.0% of students at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is African American at 71.2% of enrollment, in Rock Hill, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies?
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies rank among schools in Rock Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies ranks #6 of 14 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 schools in Rock Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in York 03?
Besides Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies, York 03 also operates Rock Hill High (1,980 students), Northwestern High (1,822 students), and South Pointe High (1,128 students). See the York 03 district page for the complete list.