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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1969

Colors

Blue, Gold

Student Body

Total Students

424 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,900

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Tuition Notes

See website

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Virginia Haigler

Admissions Associate

Jacquelyn Fogle

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

SoftballTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

School Notes

At Calhoun Academy, we hope to increase the student's ability to think rationally, to express thought clearly, and to read and listen with understanding.
We want to encourage each student to develop the traditional American values of honesty, respect for fellow human beings, rights of others, respect for authority, self-respect, morality, patriotism, physical and mental well being.

School Mascot: Cavalier

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Calhoun Academy cost?

Calhoun Academy's tuition is approximately $5,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Calhoun Academy?

The acceptance rate of Calhoun Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Calhoun Academy offer?

Calhoun Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is Calhoun Academy's ranking?

Calhoun Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Calhoun Academy?

The application deadline for Calhoun Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,006 for elementary schools and $10,247 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).