OCSD High School for Health Professions

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OCSD High School for Health Professions ranks 105 th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

OCSD High School for Health Professions is a public charter high school in Orangeburg, South Carolina that serves grades 9-12 with a diverse student population of 404. This high-performing school stands out for its strong academic results, particularly among its African American students.

OCSD High School for Health Professions outperforms the Orangeburg district and the state of South Carolina in several key metrics. It has higher proficiency rates in Algebra 1, English 1, and English 2 compared to nearby schools like Lake Marion High School and Bamberg-Ehrhardt High. The school's performance is particularly strong among its African American students, ranking 46th out of 194 South Carolina high schools in 2023-2024 and 22nd out of 199 in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, OCSD High School for Health Professions has a very low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 0.74%, suggesting it may serve a more affluent and engaged community. The school's focus on health professions and smaller student-teacher ratio of 14.4 may also contribute to its academic success. Overall, OCSD High School for Health Professions stands out as a high-performing and diverse school within the Orangeburg area.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

130 Howard Hill Drive
Orangeburg, SC 29118

(803) 535-1693

District: Limestone Charters Association

SchoolDigger Rank:
105^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.3%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Asian:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details OCSD High School for Health Professions ranks better than 55.3% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at OCSD High School for Health Professions who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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OCSD High School for Health Professions:

SchoolDigger ranks OCSD High School for Health Professions 105^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See OCSD High School for Health Professions in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at OCSD High School for Health Professions

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.20	85^th	237	64.1%
2024	48.71	105^th	235	55.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at OCSD High School for Health Professions

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.67	78^th	226	65.5%
2024	53.55	89^th	229	61.1%

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Rank History for Female students at OCSD High School for Health Professions

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.03	133^rd	223	40.4%
2024	48.30	108^th	225	52.0%

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Rank History for Male students at OCSD High School for Health Professions

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.38	59^th	229	74.2%
2024	46.76	106^th	228	53.5%

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Rank History for African American students at OCSD High School for Health Professions

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.41	22^nd	199	88.9%
2024	67.51	46^th	194	76.3%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for OCSD High School for Health Professions

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	4	377	9	12	0	0	2	0	404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at OCSD High School for Health Professions

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	404	28.0	14.4	0.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio OCSD High School for Health Professions

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	404	28.0	14.4	0.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
OCSD High School for Health Professions	Public, Charter	9-12	130 Howard Hill Drive	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Limestone Charters Association	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 535-1693	404	28	14.4	0.7%	4 (1.0%)	377 (93.3%)	12 (3.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	48.7	105^th of 235 public high schools	55.3%		56.2	85^th of 237 public high schools	64.1%	20							65.3	71.3	30.6	93.4
The Orangeburg Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	3720 Magnolia Street	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg 81	No	No	No	No	(803) 536-4473	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Orangeburg Wilkinson High	Public	9-12	601 Bruin Parkway	Orangeburg	29118	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 534-6180	1,073	60	18.0	100.0%	18 (1.7%)	986 (91.9%)	47 (4.4%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.4%)	13.9	209^th of 235 public high schools	11.1%		5.8	229^th of 237 public high schools	3.4%	20							32.3	29.1	32.8	82.1	$12,895	$1,282	$678	$1,960	$9,511	$1,425	$10,935
Edisto High	Public	9-12	500 R.M. Foster Drive	Cordova	29039	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 536-1553	677	42	15.9	100.0%	263 (38.8%)	348 (51.4%)	41 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.0%)	14.3	207^th of 235 public high schools	11.9%		37.4	139^th of 237 public high schools	41.4%	68							45.8	39.8	45.3	73.7	$12,600	$1,056	$588	$1,644	$9,367	$1,589	$10,956
Calhoun County High	Public	9-12	150 Saints Avenue	Saint Matthews	29135	Calhoun County	Calhoun 01	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 874-3071	423	32	13.2	99.3%	97 (22.9%)	277 (65.5%)	46 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32	156^th of 235 public high schools	33.6%		18.3	194^th of 237 public high schools	18.1%	38							72.4	50.8	28.4	85.4	$15,991	$2,360	$558	$2,917	$11,006	$2,068	$13,074
Bethune-Bowman Middle/High	Public	6-12	4857 Charleston Highway	Rowesville	29133	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	Yes	(803) 516-6011	374	25	14.8	100.0%	23 (6.1%)	296 (79.1%)	49 (13.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	6.6	227^th of 235 public high schools	3.4%		23.7	175^th of 237 public high schools	26.2%	52	22.4	22.4	21.8	4.0	6.0	7.3	54.2	34.4	23.4	63.6	$12,752	$1,406	$875	$2,281	$9,218	$1,253	$10,471
Cope Area Career Center	Public	9-12	6052 Slab Landing Road	Cope	29038	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg 80	No	No	No	No	(803) 534-7661	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Middle/High	Public	6-12	692 Cromer Avenue	North	29112	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 247-2541	257	23	11.1	100.0%	87 (33.9%)	149 (58.0%)	9 (3.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)	40.1	132^nd of 235 public high schools	43.8%		24.6	172^nd of 237 public high schools	27.4%	40	36.8	46.9	25.9	10.8	21.2	16.1	69.7	52.3	37.8	91.7	$14,885	$1,259	$554	$1,814	$11,502	$1,570	$13,072
Lake Marion Technology Center	Public	9-12	3656 Tee Vee Road	Santee	29142	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 854-9213	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lake Marion High School	Public	9-12	3656 Tee Vee Road	Santee	29142	Orangeburg County	Orangeburg	No	No	No	No	(803) 854-9213	692	44	15.7	100.0%	62 (9.0%)	593 (85.7%)	23 (3.3%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	12.2	213^th of 235 public high schools	9.4%		7	227^th of 237 public high schools	4.2%	14							64.8	35.1	28.6	72.0	$15,472	$1,442	$884	$2,326	$11,297	$1,849	$13,145

Frequently Asked Questions about OCSD High School for Health Professions

How many students attend OCSD High School for Health Professions?

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended OCSD High School for Health Professions.

What is the racial makeup of OCSD High School for Health Professions?

Students at OCSD High School for Health Professions are 93% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is OCSD High School for Health Professions a good school?

OCSD High School for Health Professions ranks 105^th of 235 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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