Heritage Academy vs. Hilton Head Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Heritage Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Hilton Head Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Extracurriculars
Overview
Since 1993, Heritage Academy has continued to provide a peronalized educational program in a stimulating, supportive learning enviornment for students pursuing outside professional training in athletics or the arts.
Nestled a short sprint from the Atlantic Ocean on the small, barrier island of Hilton Head off of the coast of South Carolina, Heritage Academy is a school that supports students who enjoy a serious extracurricular passion.
At Heritage Academy, we believe that a small caring community of diverse, highly-trained professionals working with students who seek to develop a passion in life creates the ideal learning environment and can help bring balance to their lives.
Young people have curious minds, tremendous energy, innate talent and incredible spirit all waiting to be awakened and nurtured.
We respect research suggesting that students can reach full potential in analytical thinking, creative expression, and civic responsibility only when the walls of the traditional classroom are extended beyond the school facility.
Whether in the classroom or pursuing extracurricular passions, our students are actively engaged in learning as accomplished scholars, artists and athletes.
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.
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language based, general learning differences and students with academic IEP
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Year Founded
1993
1965
Students Body
Total Students
115 students
437 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
-
14
Grade 1 Students
-
15
Grade 2 Students
-
17
Grade 3 Students
-
14
Grade 4 Students
-
26
Grade 5 Students
-
28
Grade 6 Students
7
25
Grade 7 Students
17
27
Grade 8 Students
5
42
Grade 9 Students
12
43
Grade 10 Students
26
40
Grade 11 Students
28
65
Grade 12 Students
20
69
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
47 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
78%
78%
Average Class Size
9
13
Number of AP Classes
13
21
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:9
Average SAT score
1085
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Average ACT score
23
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,950
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Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance is available.
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% on Financial Aid
35%
30%
Acceptance Rate
75%
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Admissions Director
Tina Sprouse
Mrs. Sarah DeMaria
Admissions Associate
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Krista Hanna
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Community Service Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society
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