Greenville Senior High School is a medium-sized secondary school and magnet school located in Greenville, South Carolina.
Serving 1,791 students in grades 9-12, Greenville Senior High Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenville Senior High Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Greenville Senior High Academy's student population of 1,791 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1888
School Rankings
Greenville Senior High Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenville Senior High Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
30%
14%
Black
24%
31%
White
42%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Raider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenville Senior High Academy's ranking?
Greenville Senior High Academy is ranked #65 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Greenville Senior High Academy often compared to?
Greenville Senior High Academyis often viewed alongside schools like J. L. Mann High Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenville Senior High Academy?
The graduation rate of Greenville Senior High Academy is 88%, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Greenville Senior High Academy?
1,791 students attend Greenville Senior High Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Greenville Senior High Academy students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenville Senior High Academy?
Greenville Senior High Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenville Senior High Academy offer ?
Greenville Senior High Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greenville Senior High Academy part of?
Greenville Senior High Academy is part of Greenville 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Greenville Senior High Academy located?
Greenville Senior High Academy is located in the Green Avenue neighborhood of Greenville, SC.
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