Hilton Head Preparatory School vs. Hilton Head Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Hilton Head Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Hilton Head Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Grades Offered
NS-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1965
1979
Students Body
Total Students
437 students
664 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
-
Kindergarten Students
14
34
Grade 1 Students
15
36
Grade 2 Students
17
47
Grade 3 Students
14
40
Grade 4 Students
26
48
Grade 5 Students
28
40
Grade 6 Students
25
56
Grade 7 Students
27
62
Grade 8 Students
42
57
Grade 9 Students
43
73
Grade 10 Students
40
61
Grade 11 Students
65
55
Grade 12 Students
69
55
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
67 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
78%
70%
Average Class Size
13
18
Number of AP Classes
21
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
n/a
1150
Average ACT score
n/a
24
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
(navy and white plaid skirts, navy, grey, and white polos, navy and khaki shorts, school t shirts)
(navy and white plaid skirts, navy, grey, and white polos, navy and khaki shorts, school t shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$25,640
$13,255
Tuition Notes
This is the uppeer school tuition. Tuition is at lower levels in the lower grades
Upper School - $18,525
Middle School - $17,825
Lower School - $15,300
Kindergarten - $13,725
% on Financial Aid
38%
35%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
61%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Sarah DeMaria
Dona Wood
Admissions Associate
Krista Hanna
Laurie White
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
17
28
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Big BuddiesChess Club
Environmental ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Girls Talk ClubInteract Club
National Honor SocietyQuiz Bowl Club
Robotics ClubRocketry Club
Student CouncilStudents of Diverse Backgrounds
The Herren Project ClubYearbook
Zonta Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandOrchestra
Beta Club
Club or Organization:
Accountability/Discipleship GroupsAV Club
Battle of the BooksChess Club
Engineering ClubEnvironmental Club
FCAHOSA
Interact ClubInternational Thespian Society
Journalism ClubMiddle School Retreat
National Honor SocietyPICKLEBALL CLUB
Robotics TeamSenior Missions Trip
Spanish National Honor SocietyTeens for Healthy Youth
Upper School RetreatVEX Robotics
Youth in GovernmentZonta Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChorus
DramaJazz Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sailing Club