- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450279001587
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Swansea · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Swansea High Freshman Academy shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 450279001587 · Swansea, SC High · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 18.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Swansea High (695 students)
Swansea High Freshman Academy shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Swansea High Freshman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swansea High
Swansea High
695 students
- Frances F. Mac
Frances F. Mack Intermediate
515 students
- Sandhills Prim
Sandhills Primary
509 students
- Sandhills Midd
Sandhills Middle
495 students
- Lexington Four
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
495 students
- This school 274
Swansea High Freshman Academy
274 students
What this shows Swansea High Freshman Academy reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swansea High Freshman Academy compares
Swansea High Freshman Academy 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 | 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 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
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
$13,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Lexington 04 reports $13,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~274 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), down 25.
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
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.