Hughes Academy of Science and Technology

1,020 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hughes Academy of Science and Technology, located in Greenville, South Carolina, is a public magnet middle school that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). As part of the Greenville County School District, the academy is designed to foster critical thinking and innovation, providing students with unique hands-on learning opportunities, laboratory experiences, and specialized elective courses that go beyond the standard middle school requirements.

Beyond its focus on STEM, Hughes Academy is known for cultivating a collaborative and inclusive school culture that prioritizes student engagement and college-and-career readiness. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. By integrating advanced technology into daily instruction and maintaining strong community partnerships, Hughes Academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and the competitive demands of the modern workforce.

1,020

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	271
Black	341
Asian	9
Two or More	44
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
349 (34.2 %)
Black
341 (33.4 %)
Hispanic
271 (26.6 %)
Two or More
44 (4.3 %)
Asian
9 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-6200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,020
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 6 331

Grade 7 344

Grade 8 345

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	331
Grade 7	344
Grade 8	345

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	477	46.8%
Male	543	53.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th