Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Tel: (803)765-2309
- Heathwood Hall Episcopal School fosters the personal and intellectual growth of students through demonstrated mastery of a college preparatory program in a Judeo-Christian environment. Heathwood Hall is committed to encouraging creative and critical thinking and problem solving; inspiring students to take responsibility for their learning; developing relationships across disciplines and international boundaries through collaborative and cooperative learning; living, working and worshiping together to fulfill the teachings of the Christian faith; respecting the dignity of all human beings; encouraging community members to consider and act upon the moral and ethical dimensions of their choices; and promoting responsible and active citizenship and service beyond self.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 717 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School places among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1951 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 717 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 17% State avg.: 14% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 5% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 19 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1200 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (khaki, navy, or plaid on bottom, Heathwood logo shirt on top) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,000 |
| Tuition Notes | In 2017-18, tuition ranges from $8,950- for early childhood twos to $18,775for Upper School (grades 9-12). |
| % on Financial Aid | 24% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Jane Beach |
| Admissions Associate | Rikki Craven |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 24 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Dance Club Club or Organization: Climbing, Cum Laude Society, Destination Imagination, Diversity Club, Hiking, Invent America!, Kayaking, Key Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Mountain Biking, National Academy of Science, National Honor Society, Orienteering, Piano Instruction, Student Ambassadors, Yearbook, Young Democrats, Young Republicans Arts and Music Programs: Choral Groups, Drama, Guitar Instruction, Musical Theate |
School Notes
- 100% college placement
- College acceptance rate of 7 out of 10 applications
- Average of 4.3 college acceptances per student
- 75% acceptance to Barron's "Highly Competitive Colleges" (national average is less than 50%)
- Cum Laude Society member school
- Morehead Scholar member school (UNC Chapel Hill)
- Jefferson Scholar member school (University of Virginia)
- Senior Exhibition of Mastery (thesis) required for graduation
- International Studies Diploma Program available with challenging globally-focused curriculum for interested high school students
- Signature programs include: Columbia Connections, Winterim, PEAK outdoor education, Senior Exhibition, and Schoolwide Science research
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