Hilton Head Christian Academy vs. Hilton Head Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Hilton Head Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Hilton Head Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
HHCA is a Christ-centered, K-12 educationalcommunity, built on inquiry-based, student driven learning.
Established in 1979, HHCA has grown to a student population of over 600 since the move to a new, innovative campus in 2021.
Ranked among the top private K-12 schools in South Carolina and voted the #1 K12 school in Bluffton in 2023, HHCA boasts a 95% retention rate.
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.
Grades Offered
K-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1979
1965
Students Body
Total Students
664 students
437 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
34
14
Grade 1 Students
36
15
Grade 2 Students
47
17
Grade 3 Students
40
14
Grade 4 Students
48
26
Grade 5 Students
40
28
Grade 6 Students
56
25
Grade 7 Students
62
27
Grade 8 Students
57
42
Grade 9 Students
73
43
Grade 10 Students
61
40
Grade 11 Students
55
65
Grade 12 Students
55
69
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
47 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
78%
Average Class Size
18
13
Number of AP Classes
12
21
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Average SAT score
1150
n/a
Average ACT score
24
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(navy and white plaid skirts, navy, grey, and white polos, navy and khaki shorts, school t shirts)
(navy and white plaid skirts, navy, grey, and white polos, navy and khaki shorts, school t shirts)
Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,255
$25,640
Tuition Notes
Upper School - $18,525
Middle School - $17,825
Lower School - $15,300
Kindergarten - $13,725
This is the uppeer school tuition. Tuition is at lower levels in the lower grades
% on Financial Aid
35%
38%
Acceptance Rate
61%
n/a
Admissions Director
Dona Wood
Mrs. Sarah DeMaria
Admissions Associate
Laurie White
Krista Hanna
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
13
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
17
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Beta Club
Club or Organization:
Accountability/Discipleship GroupsAV Club
Battle of the BooksChess Club
Engineering ClubEnvironmental Club
FCAHOSA
Interact ClubInternational Thespian Society
Journalism ClubMiddle School Retreat
National Honor SocietyPICKLEBALL CLUB
Robotics TeamSenior Missions Trip
Spanish National Honor SocietyTeens for Healthy Youth
Upper School RetreatVEX Robotics
Youth in GovernmentZonta Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChorus
DramaJazz Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sailing Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Big BuddiesChess Club
Environmental ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Girls Talk ClubInteract Club
National Honor SocietyQuiz Bowl Club
Robotics ClubRocketry Club
Student CouncilStudents of Diverse Backgrounds
The Herren Project ClubYearbook
Zonta Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandOrchestra