High Point Academy

High Point Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
6655 Pottery Rd,  Spartanburg, SC
3.8
2.6
1,304 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Christy Junkins
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
64.9%
Black
18%
Hispanic
9.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
University of South Carolina 93 Students
College of Charleston 90 Students
Clemson University 83 Students
University of South Carolina - Upstate 76 Students
Wofford College 69 Students
Anderson University - South Carolina 64 Students
Furman University 58 Students
Winthrop University 53 Students
Coastal Carolina University 49 Students
Charleston Southern University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 33 Students
Nursing 19 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Education 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Small Business Management 11 Students
English 10 Students
Entrepreneurship 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 44 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/6/2024
I started at high point academy middle of my junior year. I was impressed by how welcomed i felt within just a week of being at the school. while being at the school i was taught amazing life lessons that i will carry on into my college and adult life. I met amazing people that i will have lifelong friendships. I played basketball at the school also in which i played as soon as i got their, basketball was always a struggle for me as i would always get injured everytime something felt like it was going right luckily, my school classmates, teammates, and parents were always by my side. although i was met with so nany challenges while being at high point academy i really learned how to overcome my obstacles. Overcoming obstacles was a saying that one of my teachers had that saying always reminded me even when their are obstacles you must stay grounded and have faith in overcoming them. I genuinely loved my time at high point academy and it is an overall anazing school
3.0 Sophomore
1/6/2023
What I like most about high point are the uniforms. When i think of going to a public school i feel pressed to think about what to wear. Now all i do is pick out khakis and a polo. I would like to see more improvement in our band class. We dont really have good stands or instruments to borrow that aren't messed up.
4.0 Junior
12/14/2020
My favorite part about High Point is the small class size and the "family-like" connection. You feel that the teachers know you better at High Point and that your education is more personal.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 17 Reviews
1.0 other
6/1/2025
This is a somewhat long rant, but something I need to post. For the past 6 years 2 of my grandsons have attended High Point Academy Spartanburg. The first 4 years were very good. Last year and this year, no so much. Last year our 4th graders teacher told the class about how mean the 5th grade teache...
1.0 other
1/24/2024
I have to say as an employee I don’t feel supported by administrators, school head or Human Resources. I thought Miss Sandie was different. I know she was trained by the best… but that person is no longer there and I don’t feel she is an advocate for us teachers anymore.
4.0 parent
11/18/2022
I'm a former student of HPA it is really nice, i loved it! i always made new friends, and loved my teachers ( besides Mrs.Ross in 2nd grade).My favorite teacher was Mr.T I was his favorite every year.and I loved running down the hallways with my friends.Definitely recommend this.
1.0 parent
3/17/2022
i hate this school it was so bad to my baby

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High Point Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 in Spartanburg, SC and is served by the South Carolina Public Charter School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,304 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. High Point Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like GREEN Charter School, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, Spartanburg Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Spartanburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near High Point Academy.

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