Excellent
#34 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 3% in state
High Point Academy
School · Sc Public Charter School District · Spartanburg, SC
A Sc Public Charter School District charter school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6655 Pottery Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at High Point Academy score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where High Point 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spartanburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,713
Median home value
$143,600
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Six Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 2.5 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Oakbrook Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Bridges Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 1,355 | Compare → |
| Legacy Early CollegeCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 1,583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sc Public Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #4 of 33
- District spending per student
- $23,863NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
High Point Academy is listed in SC Public Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Point Academy
High Point Academy is a public school in Spartanburg, SC, part of Sc Public Charter School District, serving approximately 1,250 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Point Academy
What grades does High Point Academy serve?
High Point Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend High Point Academy?
High Point Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Point Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at High Point Academy is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Point Academy rank in SC?
High Point Academy ranks #34 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is High Point Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
High Point Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at High Point Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Point Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is High Point Academy a charter school?
Yes, High Point Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is High Point Academy a Title I school?
No, High Point Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Point Academy?
63.8% of students at High Point Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Spartanburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (864) 316-9788
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 29303)
- 28,009
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 29303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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