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Enrollment
492
High
DISTRICT 538 · STATE 953
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LIMESTONE CHARTERS ASSOCIATION·NCES 450391901604
Orangeburg High School for Health Professions
130 Howard Hill Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29118 · (803) 535-1693 · Orangeburg County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL492 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.9:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 27.7:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 149 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 142 | 29% |
| Grade 11 | 101 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 100 | 20% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Orangeburg High School for Health Professions ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina | In Orangeburg County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 492 | #174 of 250 | #4 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.9:1 | #192 of 215 | #8 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.4% | #216 of 217 | #8 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 492 | 26 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 439 | 26.5 | 16.6:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 404 | 28 | 14.4:1 | 1% (3) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Orangeburg High School for Health Professions.
About Orangeburg High School for Health Professions
Orangeburg High School for Health Professions is a public high school run by Limestone Charters Association in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 492 students in grades 9 through 12. The average for high schools in South Carolina is about 953 students, so this school is 48% smaller than average.
Orangeburg High School for Health Professions is part of a district of 13 schools: Limestone Charters Association, with 7,387 students.
Black students are the large majority at Orangeburg High School for Health Professions, with 94% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 3% Asian. In Orangeburg County overall, about 61% of residents are Black. The chance that two students picked at random at Orangeburg High School for Health Professions belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 12%.
Orangeburg High School for Health Professions's 26 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 18.9:1. For comparison, high schools in South Carolina average 15.5:1.
Census Bureau estimates for Orangeburg County show that median household income is about $45,675, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Orangeburg High School for Health Professions is one of 34 public schools in Orangeburg County, which together enroll about 11,507 students.
The nearest public school is Orangeburg Wilkinson High, at about 0.5 miles. Orangeburg High School for Health Professions has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The federal government classifies Orangeburg High School for Health Professions's location as Town: Distant. Charter status: Orangeburg High School for Health Professions is a public charter school.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Orangeburg County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
83,253
Census ACS
Median income
$45,675
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
11,507 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Limestone Charters Association
- Horse Creek AcademyCombined · 1,392 students
- South Carolina Preparatory Leadership SchoolHigh · 1,005 students
- Legion Collegiate AcademyHigh · 637 students
- Oceanside Collegiate AcademyHigh · 623 students
- Global Academy of SCElementary · 598 students
- Summerville PrepElementary · 595 students
Other schools in Orangeburg
- Orangeburg Wilkinson HighHigh · 992 students
- Marshall ElementaryElementary · 625 students
- William J. Clark MiddleMiddle · 587 students
- Sheridan ElementaryElementary · 450 students
- Edisto ElementaryElementary · 419 students
- Robert E. Howard MiddleMiddle · 396 students
Nearby schools
- Orangeburg Wilkinson High0.5 mi · 992
- Brookdale Elementary1.6 mi · 215
- Marshall Elementary1.7 mi · 625
- Robert E. Howard Middle2.2 mi · 396
- Felton Laboratory Charter School2.4 mi · 279
- William J. Clark Middle2.4 mi · 587
Frequently asked questions
About Orangeburg High School for Health ProfessionsHow many students attend Orangeburg High School for Health Professions?
Orangeburg High School for Health Professions enrolls approximately 492 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Orangeburg High School for Health Professions serve?
Orangeburg High School for Health Professions serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Orangeburg High School for Health Professions have?
Orangeburg High School for Health Professions employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Orangeburg High School for Health Professions?
Student demographics at Orangeburg High School for Health Professions are roughly 1% White, 1% Hispanic, 94% Black, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Orangeburg High School for Health Professions public or private?
Orangeburg High School for Health Professions is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Limestone Charters Association.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.