Is it a high school? Is it a college? Actually it’s both - a learning center that offers students the chance to earn college credit while completing their high school graduation requirements. It’s OCA, Oceanside Collegiate Academy, a decidedly different kind of high school.
Serving students in grades 9-12, OCA is a public charter school with a unique approach to everything from enrollment to class schedules. A maximum of 675 students each year attend the school. Placement priority is given to returning students and their siblings, and an annual lottery system allows prospective students from all over the state to apply for the remaining slots.
Ninth and 10th graders follow an honors curriculum and are required to take one virtual class from home. A dual enrollment curriculum through Trident Technical College is used in 11th and 12th grades, and 90 percent of juniors and seniors are enrolled as full-time college students while attending Oceanside. These students can earn up to 60 college credits before they graduate.
All students attend one of two academic sessions daily, either morning or afternoon, allowing them the rest of the day for athletics, extracurricular activities, or for part-time employment. It’s just one more part of the OCA approach.
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A
B+
B+
A-
B+
B+
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
96.1%
State Average
1.3%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
677:1
Student Diversity
Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
White
84.6%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clemson University
142 Students
University of South Carolina
137 Students
College of Charleston
134 Students
Furman University
55 Students
Coastal Carolina University
54 Students
Wofford College
44 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
39 Students
University of Georgia
34 Students
Charleston Southern University
33 Students
Winthrop University
32 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
76 Students
Biology
41 Students
Psychology
40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
24 Students
Nursing
23 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
19 Students
Political Science and Government
18 Students
Finance
17 Students
Engineering
17 Students
International Business
16 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/15/2025
Oceanside is a wonderful alternative to traditional high school with half-day school. The downside is there is not enough time for clubs or other activities to build friendships unless you happen to be involved in sports.
10/18/2024
I appreciate the opportunity to attend a charter school that allows me to focus both on my academics and athletics. I have taken numerous dual-enrollment classes and plan to graduate with my Associate's Degree.
4/25/2024
Overall, Oceanside Collegiate Academy is a great school. Over my 4 years of going here, I have grown and learned a lot. It's a nice school and you are able to have time to obtain a job while also focusing on school. I loved going here and would recommend it to everyone who loves sports.
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$375K - $447K Price Range
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5 Near This School
$345K - $1.2M Price Range
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16 Total Sales
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$645,000 Price
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78 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$540,000 Price
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$700K - $1.2M Price Range
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Veronica Duran- Ballen
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40 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$510K - $1.2M Price Range
Map
About Carolina Park
List Price Range
$635K - $3.3M
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$1,197,837
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
19%
Household Income
$160,389
% of College Grads
66%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,888 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
35.0%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,910 - $4,527 per month
- Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 762+ Sq Ft
- 3420 Legacy Eagle Dr
- Mount Pleasant, SC
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$1,750 - $3,690 per month
- Sweetgrass Landing
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 787+ Sq Ft
- 1100 Legends Club Dr
- Mount Pleasant, SC
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Carolina Park Playground & Pool
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Tennis
Laurel Hill County Park
- Dog Park
- Lake
- Trails
Park West Recreation Fields
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Football
Carolina Park Soccer Fields
- Lake
- Soccer
- Trails
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A scenic riverside golf community set against South Carolina Lowcountry
Brickyard
Established and verdant Mount Pleasant community
Hamlin
Resort-style living and housing variety on the Hamlin Sound
Oceanside Collegiate Academy is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Mount Pleasant, SC and is served by the Charter Institute at Erskine in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 649 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Oceanside Collegiate Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,197,837. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies, Wando High School, Thomas C. Cario Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Mount Pleasant has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oceanside Collegiate Academy.