Hilton Head Preparatory School
School Notes Overview:
Hilton Head Preparatory School seeks to educate college-bound students in a safe environment. Instilling personal integrity is central to our educational purpose. We strive to prepare a diverse population of qualified students for academic challenges, for a successful college experience, and for rewarding lives....
School Overview:
Hilton Head Preparatory School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Year Founded | 1965 | ||
| County | Beaufort County, SC | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 430 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 14% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 14 students | |||
| Kind - 12 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 27 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 26 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 29 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 33 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 37 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 39 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 51 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 50 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 42 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Average Class Size | 13 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| U.S. History | Studio Art | ||
| Statistics | Spanish | ||
| Physics | Government | ||
| French | English Literature | ||
| English Language | Chemistry | ||
| Calculus AB | Biology | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 21% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Anthony Kandel | ||
| Admissions Director | Ms. Bobbie Somerville | ||
| Admissions Associate | Elizabeth Glick | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Football | Golf | ||
| Soccer | Tennis | ||
| Volley Ball | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Big Buddies | Chess Club | ||
| Drumline | Environmental Club | ||
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) | Girls Talk Club | ||
| Interact Club | National Honor Society | ||
| Outdoor Club | Quiz Bowl Club | ||
| Robotics Club | Rocketry Club | ||
| SALSA Club | Student Council | ||
| Students of Diverse Backgrounds | Yearbook | ||
| Zonta Club | |||
School Notes:
- Hilton Head Preparatory School is a private, independent school where boys and girls from Junior Kindergarten through twelfth grade are challenged and encouraged to develop into confident and thoughtful young adults. Teachers, students and parents hold high expectations as students pursue a rigorous curriculum and exciting extra-curricular activities. Whether in lower, middle or upper school, every teacher knows who you are.
- Profile last updated: 09/17/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (29928) | School Zip (29928) |
(SC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 17,169 people | 4,011,615 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 55% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 50 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $62,351 | $38,638 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 25 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 78% / 22% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Heritage Academy - 177 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Hilton Head Christian Academy - 463 students - 6.6 mi. away - view location
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