Hcs Scholars Academy High School serves 184 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5% in SC)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hcs Scholars Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hcs Scholars Academy High School's student population of 184 students has grown by 291% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hcs Scholars Academy High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
3%
31%
White
78%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hcs Scholars Academy High School?
184 students attend Hcs Scholars Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hcs Scholars Academy High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hcs Scholars Academy High School?
Hcs Scholars Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hcs Scholars Academy High School offer ?
Hcs Scholars Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hcs Scholars Academy High School part of?
Hcs Scholars Academy High School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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