Hilton Head Preparatory School seeks to educate college-bound students in a safe environment.
Instilling personal integrity is central to our educational purpose.
We strive to prepare a diverse population of qualified students for academic challenges, for a successful college experience, and for rewarding lives.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
437 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
21 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Art & Design-Photo, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Capstone Research, Capstone Seminar, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Computer Science Principles, Drawing, English Language & Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, Government & Politics: US, Physics, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History, United States History, World History
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
30%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Sarah DeMaria
Admissions Associate
Krista Hanna
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Big Buddies, Chess Club, Drumline, Environmental Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Girls Talk Club, Interact Club, National Honor Society, Outdoor Club, Quiz Bowl Club, Robotics Club, Rocketry Club, SALSA Club, Student Council, Students of Diverse Backgrounds, Yearbook, Zonta Club
School Notes
- Hilton Head Preparatory School is a private, independent school where boys and girls from Junior Kindergarten through twelfth grade are challenged and encouraged to develop into confident and thoughtful young adults. Teachers, students and parents hold high expectations as students pursue a rigorous curriculum and exciting extra-curricular activities. Whether in lower, middle or upper school, every teacher knows who you are.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hilton Head Preparatory School often compared to?
Hilton Head Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Hilton Head Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Hilton Head Preparatory School offer?
Hilton Head Preparatory School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Hilton Head Preparatory School's ranking?
Hilton Head Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Hilton Head Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Hilton Head Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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