Hilton Head Preparatory School (2023 Profile)

8 Fox Grape Rd
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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.

Quick Stats (2023)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 437 students
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Hilton Head Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1965

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

437 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 17%

Students by Grade

Hilton Head Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

78%

Average Class Size

13 students

Advanced Courses

Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, French, Government, Physics, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

30%

Admissions Director

Mrs. Sarah DeMaria

Admissions Associate

Lynn Bocian

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Hilton Head Preparatory School offer?

Hilton Head Preparatory School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Hilton Head Preparatory School's ranking?

Hilton Head Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Hilton Head Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Hilton Head Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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