Enrollment
274
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Swansea, SC
Swansea High Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Swansea High Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450279001587
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swansea High Freshman Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Swansea · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Swansea High Freshman Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swansea High Freshman Academy ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Swansea, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 04 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450279001587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swansea High Freshman Academy compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swansea High Freshman Academy
Swansea High Freshman Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Swansea, South Carolina, enrolling 274 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of South Carolina schools and 28% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,214 South Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 186 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #181, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 68/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 177 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 274 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Swansea's high schools, it stands alongside Swansea High (695 students): Swansea High Freshman Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 14.2:1).
Lexington 04 also operates Swansea High (695 students) and Frances F. Mack Intermediate (515 students) alongside Swansea High Freshman Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Swansea High Freshman Academy compares
Swansea High Freshman Academy on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$13,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Swansea High Freshman Academy is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington 04, which includes Swansea High Freshman Academy.
$13,530
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 52.6%
Federal 20.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Swansea High Freshman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances F. Mack Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandhills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Four Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swansea High Freshman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Swansea
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Swansea High Freshman Academy
How many students attend Swansea High Freshman Academy?
Swansea High Freshman Academy has 274 students enrolled. It is a high school in Swansea, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swansea High Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Swansea High Freshman Academy is 18.3:1, which is 28% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swansea High Freshman Academy?
100.0% of students at Swansea High Freshman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swansea High Freshman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Swansea High Freshman Academy is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Swansea, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swansea High Freshman Academy?
Swansea High Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swansea High Freshman Academy rank among public schools in Swansea?
By Resource Investment Index, Swansea High Freshman Academy ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Swansea, 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 Swansea on the city page.
Is Swansea High Freshman Academy a good school?
Swansea High Freshman Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lexington 04?
Besides Swansea High Freshman Academy, Lexington 04 also operates Swansea High (695 students), Frances F. Mack Intermediate (515 students), and Sandhills Primary (509 students). See the Lexington 04 district page for the complete list.
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