Serving 651 students in grades 9-12, Oceanside Collegiate Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Oceanside Collegiate Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Oceanside Collegiate Academy's student population of 651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
651 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Oceanside Collegiate Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oceanside Collegiate Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 1154 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
5%
31%
White
85%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Oceanside Collegiate Academy is ranked #2 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Oceanside Collegiate Academy often compared to?
Oceanside Collegiate Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wando High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oceanside Collegiate Academy?
The graduation rate of Oceanside Collegiate Academy is 95%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Oceanside Collegiate Academy?
651 students attend Oceanside Collegiate Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Oceanside Collegiate Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oceanside Collegiate Academy?
Oceanside Collegiate Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oceanside Collegiate Academy offer ?
Oceanside Collegiate Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oceanside Collegiate Academy part of?
Oceanside Collegiate Academy is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 1/28/2021The school is really good, but not perfect. The classes are very difficult (duel enrollment) or very easy (online). Some teachers are easy grades, others are very hard. The result is everyone's experience (and grade point) are very different. The principle cares deeply about students and does a good job.3 6/30/2018This school is great if you have a self starter that needs extra time to pursue a passion. If your child is lazy or trying to avoid a bigger public school, your problem won't be solved here. The duel enrollment college classes are just that - college level classes and are tough. Pros: Challenging classes, flexible schedules, high level sports Cons: A lot of unstructured free time, Could use more support for kids transitioning to college level classes, limited course offeringsReview Oceanside Collegiate Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The school is really good, but not perfect. The classes are very difficult (duel enrollment) or very easy (online). Some teachers are easy grades, others are very hard. The result is everyone's experience (and grade point) are very different. The principle cares deeply about students and does a good job.
This school is great if you have a self starter that needs extra time to pursue a passion. If your child is lazy or trying to avoid a bigger public school, your problem won't be solved here. The duel enrollment college classes are just that - college level classes and are tough. Pros: Challenging classes, flexible schedules, high level sports Cons: A lot of unstructured free time, Could use more support for kids transitioning to college level classes, limited course offerings
Review Oceanside Collegiate Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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