Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,900
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Calhoun Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,900
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Calhoun Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1969
Student Body
Total Students
424 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
See website
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Virginia Haigler
Admissions Associate
Jacquelyn Fogle
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Cavalier
School Notes
- At Calhoun Academy, we hope to increase the student's ability to think rationally, to express thought clearly, and to read and listen with understanding.
- We want to encourage each student to develop the traditional American values of honesty, respect for fellow human beings, rights of others, respect for authority, self-respect, morality, patriotism, physical and mental well being.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Calhoun Academy cost?
Calhoun Academy's tuition is approximately $5,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Calhoun Academy?
The acceptance rate of Calhoun Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does Calhoun Academy offer?
Calhoun Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting.
What is Calhoun Academy's ranking?
Calhoun Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Calhoun Academy?
The application deadline for Calhoun Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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