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#43 of 192 private schools in SC

Top 22% of private schools

Heritage Academy

High School · Hilton Head Island, SC

A private high school in Hilton Head Island, SC serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

11 NEW ORLEANS RD, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

  • 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.4 / 10
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School Day Length4.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours787.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment130
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in SC

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Heritage Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,094/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,979

Median home value

$776,600

Median rent

$1,806/mo

College educated

63%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White51.5%
Asian26.2%
Hispanic10.8%
Black7.7%
Two or More3.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hilton Head Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–122.1 mi440Compare →
Hilton Head Island HighEnrollment path unverified8.29–124.4 mi1,317Compare →
Hilton Head Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–124.6 mi543Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Heritage Academy is listed in Hilton Head Island, SC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Heritage Academy

Heritage Academy is a private high school in Hilton Head Island, SC, serving approximately 130 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 192 private schools in SC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Heritage Academy

What grades does Heritage Academy serve?

Heritage Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Heritage Academy?

Heritage Academy has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Heritage Academy rank in SC?

Heritage Academy ranks #43 of 192 private schools in SC.

What is Heritage Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Heritage Academy a private school?

Yes, Heritage Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Heritage Academy a religious school?

No, Heritage Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
130
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
4.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Small City
County
Beaufort County
Area population (ZIP 29928)
15,178
Area average commute
17 min
Area median age
63.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29928; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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