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Hilton Head Christian Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12

Hilton Head Island, SC

55 Gardner Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Christian school in Hilton Head Island
  • 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 52% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Hilton Head Island since at least 2011

In Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Hilton Head Christian Academy is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 628 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 52% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
628
Teachers
61 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 312 girls, 316 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 90% of Christian schools in South Carolina.
    • Compared with 106 Christian schools in South Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    412’11–12389’13–14385’15–16366’17–18543’21–22628’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K34
    136
    236
    338
    434
    538
    655
    755
    861
    958
    1056
    1156
    1271

    Student body

    White86%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black4%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in South Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Hilton Head Christian Academy whether it takes part.

    More about South Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Hilton Head Christian Academy

    What grades does Hilton Head Christian Academy serve?

    Hilton Head Christian Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Hilton Head Christian Academy?

    About 628 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Hilton Head Christian Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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