At a glance
Reported students
976
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina high enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 300 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
803
Carolina High Academy: 976 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 987
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Carolina High Academy
Carolina High Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Greenville. It is one of 93 current school records connected to Greenville 01. NCES reports 976 students for 2024–25.
Among 300 high schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 618 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the South Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (55.9%) and Black (29.5%). English learners represent 44.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carolina High Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 70 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.16
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.5%
- Hispanic55.9%
- Black29.5%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Greenville 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blue Ridge High
High · Grades 09–12
1,062 reported students
Southside High
High · Grades 09–12
1,075 reported students
Berea High
High · Grades 09–12
1,250 reported students
Travelers Rest High
High · Grades 09–12
1,277 reported students
Greer High
High · Grades 09–12
1,397 reported students
Eastside High
High · Grades 09–12
1,490 reported students
Public schools near Carolina High Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High High · Greenville 01 | 09–12 | 1,075 | 2.4 mi |
| Powdersville High High · Anderson 01 | 09–12 | 1,024 | 2.7 mi |
| Greenville Senior High Academy High · Greenville 01 | 09–12 | 1,730 | 2.7 mi |
| SC Governor's School for Arts and Humanities High · Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities | 10–12 | 235 | 3.1 mi |
| Greenville Technical Charter High School High · Charter · SC Public Charter School District | 09–12 | 530 | 3.9 mi |
| Berea High High · Greenville 01 | 09–12 | 1,250 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carolina High Academy
What grades does Carolina High Academy serve?
Carolina High Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Greenville 01.
How many students attend Carolina High Academy?
Carolina High Academy reported 976 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 300 South Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 987 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carolina High Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 976 students and 70 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carolina High Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carolina High Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Carolina High Academy in?
Carolina High Academy is part of Greenville 01, based in Greenville, SC, which operates 93 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carolina High Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southside High (2.4 mi), Powdersville High (2.7 mi), Greenville Senior High Academy (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.