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
28:1
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
28:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina
128 Students
College of Charleston
127 Students
Clemson University
125 Students
Coastal Carolina University
50 Students
Furman University
49 Students
Wofford College
42 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
35 Students
University of Georgia
32 Students
Charleston Southern University
31 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina
30 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
65 Students
Psychology
39 Students
Biology
37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
23 Students
Nursing
22 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
18 Students
International Business
16 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
15 Students
Political Science and Government
14 Students
Finance
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
5/14/2024
I love my school since it was made to be a sports school. I play Rugby there and my teammates are also in my classes so its great for making life long high school friends because we stay connected. The school has short hours which is great. The teachers get are super smart and love helping their students excel. I don't have much bad to say about the school at all!
4/26/2024
Oceanside is a wonderful school with a flexible schedule. Through having classes only four hours a day, I was able to maintain a good job to help me pay off a car before college. The classes have greatly helped me prepare the best for college, as I'm a high school senior graduating with an associate's degree. I've enjoyed my experience with my math, English and science teachers, and they were always able to help me when I needed tutoring.
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Andrew Scherl
Andrew Scherl
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(854) 444-8282
159 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$475K - $551K Price Range
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Miranda Widlowski
Miranda Widlowski
The Cassina Group
(843) 703-1398
32 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$715,000 Price
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Matthew Poole
Matthew Poole
Responds QuicklyCarolina One Real Estate
(843) 806-0742
221 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$114K - $811K Price Range
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Melodie Smith
Melodie Smith
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty LLC
(854) 777-0660
122 Total Sales
10 Near This School
$389K - $1.5M Price Range
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Erin Ledford
Erin Ledford
The Boulevard Company
(854) 222-7980
59 Total Sales
12 Near This School
$441K - $770K Price Range
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Carmelle Newman
Carmelle Newman
Keller Williams Realty Charleston West Ashley
(854) 777-0712
123 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$765,800 Price
Map
About Carolina Park
List Price Range
$639K - $3M
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$1,181,706
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
19%
Household Income
$160,389
% of College Grads
66%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,878 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
34.7%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,982 - $3,612 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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$1,845 - $3,725 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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