Calhoun Academy

Calhoun Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
81 Academy Rd,  Saint Matthews, SC
3.5
2.8
310 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Average GPA
3.57
Annual Tuition
$5,604

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
24
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
63%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
95.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Black
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Hispanic
<1%

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 36 Students
Clemson University 30 Students
College of Charleston 28 Students
Wofford College 23 Students
Charleston Southern University 17 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 9 Students
Coastal Carolina University 8 Students
Furman University 8 Students
University of South Carolina Beaufort 8 Students
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 14 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Biology 9 Students
Business 8 Students
Veterinary Sciences 7 Students
Political Science and Government 6 Students
Early Childhood Education 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Education 4 Students
Agricultural Business 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 31 Reviews
1.0 Parent
8/24/2019
Absolutely no diversity. In fact, the school isn't allowed federal tax exempt status. Most of the teachers do not even have teaching degrees.
4.0 Junior
10/10/2016
Calhoun Academy is a wonderful school. I would like to see a little more diversity and change. The school is very black and white and had been the same since forever. This school needs to be updated on its classes, resources, beliefs, and teachers.
2.0 NicheUser
3/22/2016
I like the fact it is a small school. I don't like the fact they charge so much. Everytime you turn around they are asking for money. Not all of us that send our children to this school are doctors, lawyers, or CEOs.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 4 Reviews
1.0 other
1/11/2024
Not a good school to attend based off unprofessionalism of staff!
5.0 other
8/6/2019
I was a student here from 2010-2016 and it was a great experience. But I think it got a lot better when I left though especially with technology.
4.0 parent
7/8/2013
Calhoun Academy is a great small town school. We have lived here for 16 years and as with any small town, I will always be considered from 'off' which doesn't bother me. My son graduated from there and my daughter is in high school. I have been pleased with both of their levels of education and thei...
1.0 parent
1/27/2008

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Calhoun Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 81 Academy Rd in Saint Matthews, SC. Annual tuition is $5,604. The school has a total enrollment of 310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Calhoun Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B-. The average GPA is 3.57. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like First Assembly Christian School, Wesley Christian School, Orangeburg Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Saint Matthews has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Calhoun Academy.

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