Carolina Academy (High)

1,047 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Carolina Academy, located on Anderson Road in Greenville, South Carolina, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of the Greenville County School District. As a "public alternative" school, it is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students who may struggle in a traditional high school setting. The academy focuses on helping students overcome behavioral or academic challenges by offering smaller class sizes, individualized attention, and a curriculum tailored to keep them on track for graduation.

The primary mission of Carolina Academy is to foster both academic recovery and personal development. By implementing a more controlled atmosphere with a higher emphasis on student accountability, the school aims to help students improve their grades, attendance, and social skills. Ultimately, the institution serves as a vital bridge for students, providing the necessary interventions and guidance to help them regain academic stability and successfully transition back into their home schools or move forward toward their post-secondary goals.

1,047

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolina Academy (High)
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	551
Black	317
Asian	1
Two or More	35
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
551 (52.6 %)
Black
317 (30.3 %)
White
138 (13.2 %)
Two or More
35 (3.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-2300
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,047
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 386

Grade 10 300

Grade 11 196

Grade 12 165