SUNSET PARK CENTER FOR ACCELERATED STUDIES
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is a public elementary school that is part of the York 03 school district, located in Rock Hill, SC with about 470 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies is a specialized elementary school located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, that operates as a magnet program within the Rock Hill School District. Designed to serve students who demonstrate high academic potential and a need for a more rigorous curriculum, the school emphasizes an accelerated pace of learning. The program is structured to challenge gifted and talented students by providing deep-dive explorations into core subjects, fostering critical thinking, and promoting advanced problem-solving skills in a supportive environment.
Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for its focus on holistic development and community engagement. By maintaining a smaller, specialized setting, Sunset Park creates a focused educational culture where faculty can tailor instruction to meet the unique needs of high-achieving learners. The school serves as a key resource for families in the region who are seeking an enriched curriculum that goes beyond traditional classroom expectations, aiming to prepare students for future success in honors and advanced placement tracks as they progress through their academic careers.
For more information, contact Sunset Park Center for Accelerated Studies at (803) 981-1260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 981-1260
SUNSET PARK CENTER FOR ACCELERATED STUDIES is a public school in Rock Hill, SC with about 470 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- York 03
- Total Students:
- 470
- Teachers:
- 28.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 470 students
- Black or African American
- 50.6%
- White
- 41.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.