Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Holly Hill Academy
About the School
- On September 14, 1970, Holly Hill Academy opened its doors to the community.
- Holly Hill Academy is a school dedicated to the truest concepts of education, whose primary objective is the imparting of knowledge, and in these precepts it shall grow and flourish.
- The Academy's primary objective is excellence in academics and athletics.
- A growth-oriented, enriched curriculum is Holly Hill Academy's password to a bright future for students in kindergarten through grade twelve.
- Grades K-4 are self-contained, focusing on basic skills and development.
- The Open Court reading series and the Saxon math series are essential phases of the curriculum in grades 1-6.
- Special subject teachers for art, music, and physical education supplement of the basic core of studies.
- A state-of-the-art technology wing offers both language and computer labs that are utilized by all grade levels.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked SC School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Holly Hill Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Pre-K largest at 50 with 50 students, well above Grade 5’s 32 and every other grade.
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Discipline, Determination, and Dedication
Student Body
Total Students
320 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
School Notes
- On September 14, 1970, Holly Hill Academy opened its doors to the community. Holly Hill Academy is a school dedicated to the truest concepts of education, whose primary objective is the imparting of knowledge, and in these precepts it shall grow and flourish. The Academy's primary objective is excellence in academics and athletics. A growth-oriented, enriched curriculum is Holly Hill Academy's password to a bright future for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Grades K-4 are self-contained, focusing on basic skills and development. The Open Court reading series and the Saxon math series are essential phases of the curriculum in grades 1-6. Special subject teachers for art, music, and physical education supplement of the basic core of studies. A state-of-the-art technology wing offers both language and computer labs that are utilized by all grade levels.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Holly Hill Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Orangeburg Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What is Holly Hill Academy's ranking?
Holly Hill Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Holly Hill Academy?
The application deadline for Holly Hill Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Bottom 50%10
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School Reviews
5 8/2/2019
I have sent 2 children to this school and was a transplant from another state. We knew no one. This school embraced us and we were made to feel like family. I have one more that is currently attending and it is even better today. This school like any school will give to you what you put in to it. If you are a loner and do not care to socialize, then they will respect your privacy. If you love to jump in and volunteer they will let you and most likely put you in charge of something! LOL!! I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!
5 2/23/2019
I will always be proud to be a product of HHA!
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